The knockout stage: what you need to know

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THE group stage is done and dusted, and now we're down to the business end of the Cricket World Cup.

Keen to find out exactly how it all works from here on in? Curious about the key match ups in all the quarter-finals?

Find out in our ultimate guide to the World Cup knockout stage, or check out our Cricket World Cup INTERACTIVE DRAW.

ROAD TO WORLD CUP FINAL

Quarter-finals

Wed 18 March – QF3 - Sri Lanka (A3) v South Africa (B2), Sydney Cricket Ground

Thu 19 March – QF4 - Bangladesh (A4) v India (B1), Melbourne Cricket Ground

Fri 20 March – QF2 - Australia (A2) v Pakistan (B3), Adelaide Oval

Sat 21 March – QF1 - New Zealand (A1) v West Indies (B4), Wellington Regional Stadium

Australia will be expecting big things from James Faulkner (L) and David Warner (R) in the high-pressure moments. Source: News Corp Australia

Semi-finals

Tue 24 March – SF1 - Winner QF1 (NZ v WI) v Winner QF3 (SL v SA), Eden Park, Auckland

Thu 26 March – SF2 - Winner QF2 (Aus v Pak) v Winner QF4 (Ban v Ind), SCG, Sydney

Final

Sun 29 March – Melbourne Cricket Ground

THE QUARTER-FINALS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

South Africa v Sri Lanka, March 18, Sydney Cricket Ground

Synopsis: South Africa's ability to handle the pressure in major tournaments is again being called into question after the surprise loss to Pakistan last week. The Proteas have an easy task against UAE before a likely quarter-final against Sri Lanka, a team that was certainly no pushover against Australia last weekend. South Africa would go into this clash as favourites but the form guide suggests the teams are pretty evenly matched.

Last five games (winners): SL, SL, SA, SL, SA

World Cup head-to-head: Played 4, South Africa 2, Sri Lanka 1, Tie 1

Sri Lanka finished the group stage with a big win over Scotland. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones. Source: News Corp Australia

India v Bangladesh, March 19, Melbourne Cricket Ground

Synopsis: If the atmosphere at the MCG during the India-South Africa pool match blew your socks off, just you wait for this quarter-final. Two cricket-mad countries with cricket-mad fans are set to pack Australia's sporting colosseum for what is sure to be a memorable occasion. The Indians have had the recent wood over the Tigers, winning the most recent ODI series 2-0. But playing in their first ever World Cup quarter-final, Bangladesh will have nothing to lose. India, conversely, will have everything to lose.

Last five games (winners): NR, Ind, Ind, Ind, Ban

World Cup head-to-head: Played 2, India 1, Bangladesh 1

India is undefeated so far but won't be taking Bangladesh lightly. Source: AP

Australia v Pakistan, March 20, Adelaide Oval

Synopsis: Australia recorded a 3-0 clean sweep the last time these teams met in a one-day series, in the UAE late last year. Given that was in spin-friendly conditions that traditionally sees Australia struggle, you'd think the Aussies are an even better chance of coming out on top at home. But you just never know what you'll get with Pakistan and if its pace cartel puts on a performance like the one against South Africa last week, anything is possible.

Last five games (winners): Aus, Pak, Aus, Aus, Aus

World Cup head-to-head: Played 8, Australia 4, Pakistan 4

Pakistan's pace bowlers will keep Australia's batsmen honest. Source: Getty Images

New Zealand v West Indies, March 21, Westpac Stadium (Wellington)

Synopsis: The Kiwis will be red-hot favourites heading into this game regardless of who they play against, but the Shaky Isles could be the Very Shaky Isles if Chris Gayle gets going against the Black Caps. The Windies have been very disappointing in the tournament so far but if their batting stars fire they could cause problems for New Zealand's world-class bowling attack.

Last five games (winners): WI, WI, NZ, NZ, WI

World Cup head-to-head: Played 6, New Zealand 3, West Indies 3

Will New Zealand feel the pressure from their expectant home fans? Source: AFP

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