ICC U19 CWC18 (Preview): Confident India face Bangladesh in quarter-final

Queenstown (New Zealand), Jan 25 (CRICKETNMORE) - After convincing wins in all their three group matches against Australia, Papua New Guinea and Zimbabwe, the Indian Under 19 team will lock horns with Bangladesh in the quarter-final of the ICC U19

While the form of the top order has been quite impressive, India's middle order hasn't been tested ahead of the knockouts, and early breakthroughs could put their batting to the sword.

In the pace department, K.L. Nagarkoti and Shivam Mavi have already earned plaudits for clocking 90 mph at regular intervals. Against Australia, Nagarkoti claimed four wickets but has struggled with his line and length since.

The spin department will be led by left-armer Anukul Roy, who has troubled the opposition with his guile and turn. Roy bagged his maiden five-for and followed it up with another four-wicket haul against Zimbabwe.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, started well in the tournament beating minnows Namibia by 87 runs in their first encounter and Canada by 66 runs in their second. 

But the side failed to register their third victory over England and lost their final group match by 7 wickets. Coming straight from the loss to face against a dangerous Indian side, Bangladesh are likely to feel the pressure.