Group stage of World cup has completed successfully and now all eyes focused on knockout matches. India will be going to face Bangladesh on March 19 th in quarter finals.
Meanwhile people started predicting about Indias probable rival in semis. Indias entry to semis appears quite possible considering that it is pitted against minnows Bangladesh. And according to International Cricket Council's (ICC) announcement, the second semi-final will be between winners of quarter-finals 2 and 3.India is playing second quarter finals against Bangladesh and Pak is facing strong Australia team in third quarters.
Due to venue reshuffling and allocation of quarter-final numbers, there was confusion earlier whether toppers India and New Zealand could meet in the semi-finals. But now it is clear that they will not.Though the order has been changed based on venues, which means India and Pakistan could meet in the second semi-final.
If Pak and India appeared in semis it will keep the countless audience in the sub-continent glued to the TV sets for nerve-wracking contest.India had beaten Pakistan by 76 runs in their opening group game. What if Pakstan loses to Australia? Well, it may have to wait for another four years.
Meanwhile people started predicting about Indias probable rival in semis. Indias entry to semis appears quite possible considering that it is pitted against minnows Bangladesh. And according to International Cricket Council's (ICC) announcement, the second semi-final will be between winners of quarter-finals 2 and 3.India is playing second quarter finals against Bangladesh and Pak is facing strong Australia team in third quarters.
Due to venue reshuffling and allocation of quarter-final numbers, there was confusion earlier whether toppers India and New Zealand could meet in the semi-finals. But now it is clear that they will not.Though the order has been changed based on venues, which means India and Pakistan could meet in the second semi-final.
If Pak and India appeared in semis it will keep the countless audience in the sub-continent glued to the TV sets for nerve-wracking contest.India had beaten Pakistan by 76 runs in their opening group game. What if Pakstan loses to Australia? Well, it may have to wait for another four years.