All pressure on defending champions India to seal semi-final berth as Bangladesh is totally of improved version.Bangladesh's fielders struggled with the size of the MCG playing area against Sri Lanka, their first game at the ground. They dropped catches and they grappled with field placements. It was not a surprise that during practice for the quarter-final, fielders were made to charge in from the edge of the boundary to take catches, fire throws and understand the unique dimensions of the venue. Bangladesh's bowling coach Heath Streak also tested umpire Aleem Dar's catching with three hits. All were taken, drawing applause from the players, who knew it was an important skill to judge catches in the outfield where only rarely is one able to see the ball against a disturbance-free background.
For Bangladesh, Rubel Hossain and Taskin Ahmed have been both quick and disciplined, testament to some of the work done behind the scenes by Heath Streak.Mashrafe Mortaza missed Bangladesh's last group game against New Zealand, but will be back to lead the side. That would leave Arafat Sunny, Taijul Islam and Nasir Hossain fighting for the remaining spot. Nasir, who picked up two wickets against New Zealand, could be the favourite because he would strengthen the batting.
India’s spinners went for 146 against Zimbabwe. But right through the competition, India has found ways to surmount problems, even with some in the line-up yet to find their best form.India has the numerical advantage. Since that famous upset in Trinidad, these teams have met 13 times. The only Bangladeshi success came at the Asia Cup in March 2012, a game in which Sachin Tendulkar scored his 100th and last international hundred.Virat Kohli, India’s batting talisman, has played Bangladesh six times. He has three centuries and an average of 126, including an 82-ball hundred in the inaugural match of the 2011 World Cup.India talked about a sense of calm ahead of the big match. They are highly unlikely to disturb that with any alteration in the team, barring injury.
Pitch and conditions :
The pitch for the quarter-final is the same one that was used in the Bangladesh-Sri Lanka Group A game. It's expected to be flat and full of runs. However, teams would keep an eye on the weather as some showers are forecast for Thursday afternoon and evening.
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Bangladesh will clearly bank on their bowlers to get one foot into the game and the bowlers in turn will target the weakest link on top of India's batting order to get under their skin.For Bangladesh, Rubel Hossain and Taskin Ahmed have been both quick and disciplined, testament to some of the work done behind the scenes by Heath Streak.Mashrafe Mortaza missed Bangladesh's last group game against New Zealand, but will be back to lead the side. That would leave Arafat Sunny, Taijul Islam and Nasir Hossain fighting for the remaining spot. Nasir, who picked up two wickets against New Zealand, could be the favourite because he would strengthen the batting.
ICC Cricket World Cup Quarter Finals Match 2- India vs Bangladesh Highlights
India’s spinners went for 146 against Zimbabwe. But right through the competition, India has found ways to surmount problems, even with some in the line-up yet to find their best form.India has the numerical advantage. Since that famous upset in Trinidad, these teams have met 13 times. The only Bangladeshi success came at the Asia Cup in March 2012, a game in which Sachin Tendulkar scored his 100th and last international hundred.Virat Kohli, India’s batting talisman, has played Bangladesh six times. He has three centuries and an average of 126, including an 82-ball hundred in the inaugural match of the 2011 World Cup.India talked about a sense of calm ahead of the big match. They are highly unlikely to disturb that with any alteration in the team, barring injury.
Pitch and conditions :
The pitch for the quarter-final is the same one that was used in the Bangladesh-Sri Lanka Group A game. It's expected to be flat and full of runs. However, teams would keep an eye on the weather as some showers are forecast for Thursday afternoon and evening.
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