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Bangladesh have nothing to lose and everything to gain when they face off against one of the World Cup favourites, India, in the second quarter final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 2:30pm (AEDT) and post your comments on the match below.
India have consistently stamped their authority so far this competition, but in their quest for consecutive World Cups the knock out stages is where they will need to perform.
After a dodgy summer touring Australia, the Indians have defied their critics, remaining perfect in the group stages, claiming some big scalps in the process.
Their opponents today claimed their quarter final spot thanks both to the shared points they received against Australia at a rainy Gabba, and their inspiring win against England that sent the Brits packing.
To have judged Pool A pre-tournament, it would have taken a brave soul to bet that India’s neighbours to the east would be featuring at this stage of the competition. But here now, they have a chance to claim what would be one of the nation’s most famous cricketing achievements.
If the underdog has any chance today, lots will need to go right. In all games this tournament, despite against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh have been able to take early wickets, and they will need to achieve this again today.
Putting early pressure on the Indian batsmen won’t be enough however, as good work done early in the innings can easily be undone by India’s big hitters if Bangladesh become loose at the death.
It is difficult to see India’s batting attack succumbing to a total collapse, but a complete performance with the ball could contain the scoring.
With the bat in hand Bangladesh will then have to find some rhythm against the fearsome bouncers of Mohammed Shami and Mohit Sharma. Like South Africa’s quicks yesterday, they will come raging out of the blocks.
In Bangladesh’s favour is the lack of expectation. Their fans are already so proud of their performance at this World Cup, so they should enter this game with the freedom of mind that all they can do is try to play out of their skins and hope some crucial decisions fall in their favour.
Will India charge on and stay perfect in the 2015 World Cup? Or can Bangladesh produce a stunning upset?
Join The Roar for live scores and coverage of the second quarter final between India and Bangladesh from 2:30pm (AEDT). If you are following the action live, be sure to share your thoughts on the match in the comments below.
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