History, form, and popular opinion suggest a straightforward result, but Bangladesh has, in the past, proven a worthy foe, and India would be foolish to take them lightly.
Bangladesh, who beat England in Adelaide during the group stages to secure this prized berth, are playing their first knockout game in an ICC event tournament, while India are entering into their tenth such contest, with an enviable record of 8-1.
The vast, 90,000-seater cauldron that is the MCG, plays host to a highly anticipated quarter-final clash, as Dhoni's Men in Blue take on the courageous Bangla tigers. The atmosphere promises to be electric as both sides should have plenty of vociferous support, providing a carnival-like air once play kicks off.
WC 2015: Bangladesh have never lost to India in the month of March.
Bangladesh, who beat England in Adelaide during the group stages to secure this prized berth, are playing their first knockout game in an ICC event tournament, while India are entering into their tenth such contest, with an enviable record of 8-1.
The vast, 90,000-seater cauldron that is the MCG, plays host to a highly anticipated quarter-final clash, as Dhoni's Men in Blue take on the courageous Bangla tigers. The atmosphere promises to be electric as both sides should have plenty of vociferous support, providing a carnival-like air once play kicks off.
WC 2015: Bangladesh have never lost to India in the month of March.
Melbourne, March 18: Bangladeshi cricket supporters are hopeful that their team will beat India in the second quarterfinal of the ICC World Cup to be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Thursday, March 19, 2015. World Cup Special; WC 2015: 10 facts about India-Bangladesh match; Habibul Bashar interview The supporters and even the cricket board of the country feel it even more strongly for Bangladesh's last two victories over India had come in the month of March. Can Bangladesh beat the defending champions in this March as well?
Bangladesh had defeated India by 5 wickets at Port of Spain in the West Indies on March 17 and again on March 16, 2012, they had shocked India by 5 wickets in the Asia Cup by chasing down a steep target of 290. It was the match in which Sachin Tendulkar had hit the hundredth international ton.
Can make Bangladesh three out of three in the March meetings with India?
Quarter Finals ICC world cup 2015
ICC Cricket World Cup, 1st Quarter-Final: South Africa v Sri Lanka at Sydney, Mar 18, 2015
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