5 reasons why Bangladesh can pull off an upset in the Hyderabad Test

Modified Feb 06, 2017 19:43 IST

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 21: Bangladesh players celebrate the wicket of Colin de Grandhomme of New Zealand during day two of the Second Test match between New Zealand and Bangladesh at Hagley Oval on January 21, 2017 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images) — The Bangladesh Team

#1 If India underestimates them

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Virat Kohli of India takes a moment after fielding during day four of the Fourth Test match between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 9, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) — Kohli and his men cannot lose focus

At times when you are in rollicking form, you tend to lose focus and become vulnerable. Bangladesh will be hoping for the same. Kohli and his team have not lost 18 Test matches at a stretch and they would not want that streak to be broken.

But then again there are always chinks in the armour and Bangladesh needs to find those. The biggest one will be off course underestimating the Tigers. The scenario is quite possible as India have Australia travelling to them next and a one-off Test might just be a hindrance to their preparation for the series. In their desperate attempt to get this out of their way quickly they might lose the plot.