ICC WC 2011 Cricket World Cup Quarter Final Teams
The minnow’s have all returned home and the big boy’s have been left to fight it out amongst themselves for the big prize in one day cricket. Who will be the men who play the key roles in the tournament from here?
By Dev, Sportskeeda.
Pakistan. In a very odd result Pakistan have somehow manged to top group A. On paper they lack in both batting and bowling but thus far have been better than the sum of their parts. You just never know what you are going to get with Pakistan and as a result they are both unbackable and difficult to write off. As much as a contradiction as that may seem
Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka were my pre-tournament favorites and little I’ve seen has shaken that view. They have good strong top order batting and bowlers who will worry all of the other teams. Will also have the backing of a partisan home crowd and the advantage of home conditions up until the final
Australia. The Aussies have gone about their business with a minimum amount of fuss and effort. Having gone against conventional wisdom and relied on the pace bowlers on the spin friendly pitches of the sub continent. It may well pay dividends yet.
New Zealand. The kiwi’s, as ever, have done what’s expected. Always a certainty for the quarter finals in any tournament. They are capable of progressing further but need to have all of their first choice players available as the squad lacks depth.
South Africa. Topped group B and have already succumbed to there traditional choking moment against England. Lack lower order batting but if the top 5 fire will be more than competitive.
India. The best batting line up left in the tournament and arguably the weakest bowling attack. Really should learn from the tie against England and defeat to South Africa and bat 2nd at every available opportunity.
England. Thus far the most entertaining team in the tournament. If the batting and bowling department’s happen to come together on the same day could beat anybody.
West Indies. The Windies, like England, have stumbled from the sublime to the ridiculous at various point’s in the group stages. A propensity to panic at key moment’s underpin’s the natural talent and flamboyancy of the team.
By Dev, Sportskeeda.
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