This time ICC has changed the format of world cup and instead of super Eight the second stage after group matches has been called as Quarter Finals. There were fourteen teams playing for the title in group stage matches. These teams were divided into two groups of seven each. Group A is comprised of Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, Sril Lanka, Kenya, Canada and Zimbabwe. While Group B is comprised of India, West Indies, South Africa, Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands and England. Now after Group matches the position of Group A is clear as it has not been affected by any upset, the menos including Kenya, Canada and Zimbabwe are out from the group stage. Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand has qualified for the world cup. Below is the points table.
While the picture of Group B has not yet been clear as it has been affected by unexpected mishaps as the match between India and England got tie, Ireland beaten England, Bangladesh beaten England but then England beaten West Indies to survive. Four teams including India, West Indies, England and South Africa has qualified for the Quarter Finals but their positions in Group are still unclear and depends on today's match between India and West Indies.
Expected Fixtures (QUARTER FINALS)
- PAKISTAN VS WEST INDIES
- SOUTH AFRICA VS NEW ZEALAND
- SRI LANKA VS ENGLAND
- INDIA VS AUSTRALIA
Expected Fixtures (SEMI FINALS)
Qualified teams (expected)= Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and India
- Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka
- South Africa Vs India
Final Fixtures
- Pakistan Vs India
Result = Pakistan won the match and named as world champions second time after eighteen years.
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