When Bangladesh face Pakistan at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Tuesday, India will be the most edgy team. Watching from the confines of the hotel, an hour's drive from Mirpur, the Men in Blue would hope for a miracle.
Having come up short against Sri Lanka and Pakistan after the success against Bangladesh, Indian hopes are difficult to spot. For the unforeseen progression of India would require the mauling of Pakistan by an unsettled Bangladesh.
The return of all-rounder Shakib al Hasan after ending his suspension will transform the Bangladesh middle-order and add depth to their bowling, but the absence of injured batsman Tamim Iqbal and pacer Masrafe Mortaza will hurt.