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Bangalore: Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and decided to field first against Ireland in an interesting Group B match of the ICC World Cup at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore.
Title contenders India will have to be on their guard against giant-killers Ireland, on a high after shocking England, sprang the tournament's biggest surprise by shocking their more fancied neighbours and three-time Cup finalists England.
The Indian team management, though, has been forced to think and pay attention to the associate nation following its improbable victory at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The focus is also on the wicket, which produced 300-plus totals in all the matches it has hosted so far in the quadrennial extravaganza.
That England tied the match against India last Sunday chasing an imposing target just a few days before Kevin O'Brien's stunning innings lifted Ireland to a historic win chasing almost 330 runs, are indications enough that the strip is full of runs.
Over the last fortnight, massive totals, huge sixes and countless boundaries have been the norm at this venue, and things are expected to remain the same.
Bowling has been India's biggest worry in the tournament. The 2-2 attack has so far proved to be a failure and is not the way forward.
As far as Ireland are concerned, the question is will they be able to repeat what they did to England. They are not low on self belief and Wednesday's win has given them plenty of confidence.
The Irish now believe that they are here to not just complete the numbers, but to compete on an even keel. O' Brien's innings has completely changed the complexion of the match.
