Published: Sep 29, 2018, 01:09 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 29, 2018, 01:09 PM (IST)
A fitting finale to the Asia Cup 2018 saw defending champions India sealing a win off the last ball and thus clinching a record seventh title on Friday. India chased down 223 in 50 overs against Bangladesh with three wickets remaining at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh, defending a modest total of 223, put up a fight for the ages by strangling India’s middle order. But soon the scenario changed, and this game seemed to have all the makings of a repeat of the Nidahas Trophy final. Back then, India needed five off the last ball. Here, the equation was six needed in six. A limping Kedar Jadhav guided his team home with a single off the last delivery.
Several former and active cricketers took to Twitter praising India for their win and also commending Bangladesh for their spirited defense of a modest total.
Here are the top reactions:
Great job by the guys to win that tight game last night. @BCCI
Seventh Asia Cup title for us
Congrats to Bangladesh as well for giving a tough fight. @BCBtigers #AsiaCupFinal #AsiaCup2018Final pic.twitter.com/hTHGSkq1kN— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 29, 2018
Congratulations India on being coronated as The Asian Champions. Stupendous All Round show from #Hitman @ImRo45 and @SDhawan25. #IndVBan
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) September 29, 2018
So near yet so far from Bangladesh. Congratulations to Team India on winning the #AsiaCup2018 . Hats off to Bangladesh for such a spirited fight despite missing key players. India have a lot of areas to work upon despite winning this & I am hopeful, they will get better. #IndvBan
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 28, 2018
Great job guys
Congratulations @ImRo45 on his first Asia Cup title #AsiaCup2018 #TeamIndia #MenInBlue pic.twitter.com/G8Trpw6Lsm— IamKedar (@JadhavKedar) September 29, 2018
Congratulations to #TeamIndia for winning the #AsiaCup2018 title in a thrilling finale. Well done to every member of the squad, and to @ImRo45 for leading by example. Great effort to stay unbeaten in the tournament. @BCCI pic.twitter.com/KcG6astjuS
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) September 29, 2018
Some people love to use their creativity on the sign boards. Hope this one fits there as well!! #Champions#AsiaCup2018 #lionalwaysroars pic.twitter.com/VWiJidwmaA
— Jasprit bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) September 28, 2018
A great game of cricket! Congratulations team India! A nail biting finals, but we did it! #AsiaCup2018 #INDvBAN
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 28, 2018
Congratulations to Team India on winning the #AsiaCup2018 pic.twitter.com/ets6WhoyiT
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) September 29, 2018
Congratulations India on winning the Asia Cup. The bowlers were phenomenal throughout the tournament and the main reason that we managed to win. Really special effort from Bangladesh to take the game so deep. Well done #IndvBan
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 28, 2018
Congratulations #teamIndia on winning #AsiaCup for the record 7th time, Proud of you guys!
Also appreciate high spirited game efforts by team #Bangladesh. #INDvBAN #AsiaCupFinal2018 pic.twitter.com/X3hiyiekCJ— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) September 29, 2018
Congratulations India on becoming #AsiaCup Champions. Hats off to Bangladesh for their splendid fight and attitude, for not giving up and playing out of their skins,this despite missing Shakib and Tamim. Special mention to Kedar Jadhav for his grit and commitment #IndvBan
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 28, 2018
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