Shakib Al Hasan believes Bangladesh can shock India again

Shakib Al Hasan says Bangladesh will have to play fearless cricket to reproduce their shock 2007 World Cup win over India on Thursday.

All-rounder Shakib hit a crucial 53 as Bangladesh defeated India by five wickets in Trinidad in 2007 - one of the minnows' biggest achievements.

Defending champions India are unbeaten so far in this World Cup and are expected to make Bangladesh their seventh victims at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Bangladesh are big underdogs in their first World Cup quarter-final, but Shakib says confidence is high inside the camp after their three wins in the group stage, including one over England.

"I think we played fearless cricket in 2007 and we all want to play that brand of cricket that we played," Shakib said.

"And, so far in this World Cup, I think we're doing it. If we do exactly what we did against England or New Zealand, I think we'll have a very good game.

"It depends on the day, we need to start well. Whatever we do and if we keep doing that and we keep the momentum in our favour then anything is possible.

"India have a very good team, they are the defending world champions, they've got some world class players but we're doing well in this World Cup, our confidence is high enough and we're up for the match.

"Obviously, on pen and paper, India is a better team than Bangladesh, no-one has any doubt about it.

"But on the day it's a one-off game and if we have a good day and they have a bad day, you never know."