Both the sub-continental teams, India and Bangladesh are
playing outstanding cricket in their own
capacity. With team India this (6 wins) was not unimaginable, but with their poor
run of form in the Australia tour, this was a far -fetched feat. On the
contrary, for Bangladesh to make the cut for the Q/F’s was again a far-fetched
team. So, what worked for the two teams? Playing in unison, no over-dependency
on an individual, sticking to a belief and working hard to achieve it. Many,
many factors have played distinct roles. This also becomes the first time that
Asian teams have made it four-out-of-four.
Q/F BOUT: Melbourne
Cricket Ground will host the second quarters which will see ‘the team to beat’
India take on a ‘spirited’ Bangladesh. Batting first will surely be on mind of
the captains. India will start favourites but Bangladesh vow to give a fight.
Strengths India:
The team is winning with contributions from ever player. All big guns have had
a decent knock in the league stage. Ahead of the tournament there were doubts
over the potency of the Indian bowlers, surprisingly they have been delivering
big. India has bowled out all the teams which will give everyone around the
team confidence. The fielding has been top-notch tough we have dropped an odd
catch here and there. Captain MSD has been in supreme form, bailing the team
out of a spot of bother on two occasions, an art he has mastered.
Weakness India: It
is really hard to find a real weakness, but yes, the batting in the slog overs
has somewhat disappointed the fans. When they needed to wreck havoc with
wickets in the bag against SA and Pakistan, they did not achieve what was
expected.
Opportunity India:
An easy semi-final berth for the taking, if they just play to 70 percent of
their potential.
Threat India: Apart
from rain and Mahmudullah nothing should bother India.
Strengths
Bangladesh: They may have been hot and cold at times, but they managed to win
the key moments of the competition which saw them through. Mahmudullah has hit
a purple patch and he will be India’s biggest threat apart from Tamim and
Mushfiqur Rahim. Rubel has been firing all cylinders this tournament and that
augurs well for the upcoming match. You can never avoid Shakib, the experience
and presence he brings to the table is unmatchable.
Weakness Bangladesh:
Gifting away wickets at crucial junctures has been a long persisting pang with
this team. Lack of experience in knowing how to cross the line. Openers have
not been clicking and this is again a major problem. Shakib is a big player,
and he is not delivering with the bat or the ball. They have never earned a
reputation of being a good fielding unit and this time round it is no
different.
Opportunity
Bangladesh: Win the toss, bat first, pose 280+, and get early wickets to put
pressure on India. Big game, knockout stage, you never know with runs onboard.
Threat Bangladesh:
Entire team India which is brimming with confidence.
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