South Africa v Sri Lanka, Wednesday March 18 Sydney
Of the four quarter-finals, the draw for this match at the Sydney Cricket Ground seems the most crucial. South Africa when batting first, having flown everything in its path to total matches, winning 411 for four, 408 for five, six and 341 to 339 for four in the group stage. But in his second batting two sets that were overwhelmed by 177 and 202 by India and Pakistan, respectively, and have pursued one goal more than 250 in the past two years.
Five of higher order are hundreds and but the lack of a jeep still altering its balance. History is not on the side of either South Africa, have only tested in the second round of the World Cup defeat – hence the damn “chokers” tag. Sri Lanka batsman has shaped the World Cup in Kumar Sangakkara, who will be in the spotlight fifth consecutive century, although predictably fell short against New Zealand and Australia in Group A. They remain concerned about the physical state of Rangana Herath, who cut the yarn finger, and captain Angelo Mathews, who left the field in his last game against Scotland with an Achilles problem.
India v Bangladesh, Thu March 19 Melbourne
As one of the two unbeaten sides in the second round, India will turn the MCG 100000-capacity in a sea of blue, as they did in their crushing 130-run victory in South Africa three weeks ago. MS Dhoni defending champions were clinical with bats by 301 runs Virat Kohli and renewed form of Shikhar Dhawan destructive opener, who has two centuries to date.
The seam bowling trio Mohit Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra allows Jadeja to apply the restriction on intermediate scales – only New Zealand have conceded less than its 4.7 runs per over. Bangladesh are in uncharted territory with his knockout stage appearance is due to win 15 races over hapless England. The middle order batsman Mahmudullah hit consecutive centuries and Rubel Hossain takes his attack with the captain Mashrafe Mortaza, who is struggling with a calf problem. Do not bet against India extends its record winning streak in the World Cup to 11.
Australia v Pakistan, Friday March 20 Adelaide
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Favorite, Australia, be wary of a Pakistan side that started slowly but have turned their round campaign calling the wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed and see claim the man of the match award in progress sealing victories over South Africa and Ireland.
Side Michael Clarke has been impressive, scoring 7.17 runs an over – the best to date – while Mitchell Starc has been outstanding bowler with 16 wickets in 8.5. But his humility 151 each against New Zealand, when they succumbed to Trent Boult in particular give Wahab Riaz Armers companions left and Mohammad Irfan, if fit, cause for optimism. Batting Pakistan remains a concern, with the century of Safraz in their Group B match their first final in a World Cup since 2007. To this end, the veteran righthander Younis Khan, who scored 468 runs in two tests against Australia last year, could return rather than Haris Sohail despite starting the tournament wrong.
New Zealand v West Indies, Sat March 21 Wellington
Riding in the quarterfinals in a feverish wave of national support are co-hosts of Brendon McCullum, apparently equipped with all necessary attributes to win a World Cup – provided they have not peaked too soon.
Unbeaten in Group A, New Zealand have four players in double figures in the column on the windows, and McCullum have the master bomber in terms of tactics and batting, his personal unemployment rate of 187 seconds just to Glenn Maxwell of Australia.
New Zealand, along with India, however, is to grant a score over 300 on the field but in wins over Scotland and Australia nearly came a cropper, ending seven nine windows chasing down lower targets. Antilles have yawned their way into the second round with wins over Pakistan, Zimbabwe and UAE offset by passing hopeless against India, South Africa and Ireland.
His young captain, Jason Holder, fighting for control of a divided locker room, at least it has found some way with four wickets in his last match against UAE, but knows the physical condition of Chris Gayle, who win six missed gate with a back problem, is the key. With Gayle on the side, anything is possible.
