Bangladesh favourite to beat Ireland

The youngest test nation and Ireland, an associate team of mostly amateurs, will take centre stage at the imposing Kensington Oval today. The fast-improving Bangladesh dealt India a shock defeat and Ireland achieved a bigger feat by defeating Pakistan to condemn both the former champions to first-round exits. However, both Bangladesh and Ireland will heave a sigh of relief as their batsmen floundered on the lively pitch against world class pace.