March 17: When the underdogs shocked the big boys

Group B, Bangladesh v India - Cricket World Cup 2007
March 17th: The underdogs day out

#2 The Asian tigers' humble big brother India

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Bangladesh pulled off a memorable heist

When: 17 March 2007

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Occasion: India vs Bangladesh, Group Match at Port of Spain, ICC Cricket World Cup 2007

While Pakistan was going down to newbie Ireland in Jamaica, their arch-rivals India were having a shock of their lives on the other side of the Caribbean island Port Of Spain.

Rahul Dravid won the toss on a damp wicket and he made heads turn when he decided to bat first.

The doubts at Dravid's decision was vindicated as Bangladesh reduced India to 4-72 with the likes of Sehwag, Dravid and the biggest of em' all Sachin Tendulkar back in the hut.

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Ganguly (66) and Yuvraj (47) tried to stabilize India's fledgling innings with a partnership of 84.

However, Ganguly's dismissal off Rafique triggered yet another collapse and the Men in Blue were bowled out for a lowly 191 in 49.3 overs.

Tamim Iqbal (51) set the tone for Bangladesh's chase with a six over long-on off Zaheer Khan in the very first over.

The Tigers never looked back from then on as Tamim and Rahim (56) steered the Tigers to a five-wicket win and established their reputation as giant slayers.

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