Upset will see Irish thru'
Ireland face defending champions India on Tuesday where a shock victory would put them into the World Cup quarterfinals and leave either Pakistan or West Indies facing elimination.
Non-Test playing Ireland have already hunted down two Full Members -- the West Indies and Zimbabwe -- in Pool B so far on their way to six points from four matches but know they will expect no mercy against India who have won all four matches so far to comfortably reach the last-eight.
"I don't think their guard will ever be down and they're not going to look to lose any momentum from their point of view. Whatever they decide to do is out of our control," said Ireland captain William Porterfield.
Ireland are no strangers to upsetting big teams.
They famously ousted Pakistan from the 2007 World Cup held in the West Indies on their way to the Super Eights where they beat Bangladesh and then defeated England in the 2011 tournament.
In contrast, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is pleased with his bowling which was considered a weakness before the tournament.
"I feel the contribution of all the bowlers is superb," said Dhoni of his attack who bowled the West Indies out for just 182 in their last game and South Africa for 177.
"Umesh [Yadav] is bowling well, he is bowling quick. [Mohammad] Shami has taken the extra responsibility of bowling with the new ball, and it gives Mohit [Sharma] a bit more time in the middle order with a bit more feel, and he has been very consistent."
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