 Rampaging India not to show mercy against Bangladesh
27th Jun 2008 23:06 IST
Agencies
"I always knew that a target of 300 here was always chaseable. The track was fantastic, one of the best in Pakistan. Maybe 340-350 would have been the right score," a confident Dhoni said.
Irrespective of whether they are setting the target or chasing, India got off to flying start with Sehwag and Raina continuing their red hot form.
Though Gautam Gambhir followed up his fifty against Hong Kong with a single digit score against Pakistan, the attacking left-hander would definitely be tempted to go after the inexperienced Bangla attack on a batting-friendly track on Saturday.
Sehwag has been his usual attacking self, while his aggression seems to have rubbed off on Raina as well as runs continue to flow from their blades.
Though Rohit Sharma is yet to replicate his Twenty20 form in the one dayers, Yuvraj Singh and Dhoni's presence ensures there is no major hiccup down the order.
Despite Irfan's side strain, there is no major worry in the bowling department and though they allowed Pakistan to post 299 on Thursday night, it was more because of the nature of the track than any lapse on their part.
In contrast, the Mohammad Ashraful-led Bangladesh will bank on their limited resources to put up some semblance of a fight against their fancied opponents.
Their bowling attack is decent and fielding is also reasonably good but the batting order sports a brittle look and the Indian attack would prove quite a handful when they take strike on Saturday.
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