ICC 2011 World Cup: 7 reasons why Bangladesh will beat India
1. Playing in their own Den
The World Cup has come to Bangladesh for the very first time. If the thunderous and overwhelming response to the opening ceremony was any indication, then the opening match between the two co-hosts will receive a similar reception.
The cricket mad nation will turn up in huge numbers to see their local heroes’ take on the might of the Indians. They will turn on the heat on the touring Indian side, who will struggle to find any support in the heavily polarised crowd.
The home team’s every move will be cheered and celebrated. The Tigers will be charged with the high octane energy in the ground and the hypnotic chanting in the stands will spur them towards a glorious victory. The Blue Shirts will be outnumbered and outplayed.
2. Memories of the Caribbean
The events that unfolded in Port of Spain four years ago will echo in the minds of the players when they walk out to play. Yes it can be argued that the Indian team has come a long way after getting eliminated in the last World Cup but the human mind behaves
in the strangest of ways and nightmares such these are not easily forgotten.
So http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 has a big psychological advantage which they will used to full effect to torment their rivals again.
3. Conditions matter
Playing at home does have its privileges. The players know every nook and corner of the grounds on which they have grown up playing cricket on. The home country is best accustomed to the conditions and hence in the ideal position to exploit them.
The Bangladesh team will utilize all the resources at their disposal to make the favourable conditions count in a big way. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 will not be completely oblivious to the happenings but they will figure out things too late in the day.
4. Bowlers will do the trick
The Indian batsmen will not know what hit them when the Bangladesh bowlers strike. Their slow bowling will be their biggest weapon of mass batting destruction. The spinner friendly tracks will facilitate them to an extent that they will be able to overpower
the competition.
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He is just one small man but he can unleash some very big shots. He slaughtered India’s attack when they last played in a World Cup match. He will have fond memories of the past intact when he strolls down to bat. He will be aggressive, outrageous and deadly
against the not so effective bowling. It will a no bars hold offensive and it will guide the Tigers to a memorable victory.
6. Form of their lives
Bangladesh is no longer a minnow or lesser team. They are the dark-horse for the 10th edition of the ICC 2011 World Cup. After they white washed the Black caps last year, they fast tracked their progress into the top tier teams.
Their bowlers are clicking and the batsmen are scoring runs. They have a captain, who is leading from the front and inspiring them to win matches. They will start the match with their heads held high and will play with a sense of self belief. This confidence
is sure to see them over the line.
7. Pressure will take its toll
India will not be able to take the pressure of being tagged as favourites.
Big teams often fall victim to the humungous expectations and India will suffer from the same fate. Bangladesh will go into the match as underdogs and they will in all certainty benefit from this situation.
The result will come across as a big upset for everyone, who predicted an Indian victory. For the Bangladesh it will be another feather in their cap.
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