I think the QFs have thrown up some very interesting games.
SA vs SL
This is perhaps the pick of the QF matches. SA have flattered to deceive and while they have been ruthless against the weaker sides, they have lost both the matches to sides even remotely capable of challenging them (Ind and Pak). In SL they definitely face a side more than capable of challenging them, and I tihnk SL should have enough to upset the pre-tournament favorites.
WINNERS - SL
IND vs B'desh
I think B'desh have done tremendously well to reach the QF, especially after a long period of stagnation to say the least. While this is definitely is a new start, but all said and done this is perhaps the easiest of the QFs. India should have too much for Bangladesh and should really coast to a victory. Bangladesh just don't seem to have the bowling and their slow left arm spinners will struggle to have any real impact against the Indian batting line up.
WINNERS - IND
AUS vs PAK
Pak have done very well to turn around their campaign after a terrible start. However in Aus they face a side that is just too good, and ultimately should win the match. It would be exciting if Pak won though, as that would set up an epic encounter in the Semis against India, but all said and done, Australia should win this one easily.
WINNERS - AUS
NZ Vs WI
WI have been poor and that they barely snuck through only on NRR ahead of Ireland. Its hard to see them posing any kind of a threat to the Kiwi sides who have had everyone running out of superlatives. Their bowling has been lethal, and This one really should be an easy win for the Kiwis. WI do have plenty of X-Factors though, and none of the igger than Gayle. On the short grounds, if Gayle gets going, then he will be hard to contain. DR Smith is another and Sammy is mre than capable of playing the finisher from lower down the order. Ultimately though, unless one f them produces the performance of their careers, its hard not to see the Kiwis getting into the semis.
WINNERS - NZ
