Published: Sep 28, 2018, 02:32 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 28, 2018, 04:33 PM (IST)
Overwhelming favourites India will look to defend their title when they face an injury-hit Bangladesh side, renewed with confidence and vigour, in the final of the 2018 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium Stadium on Friday.
In their last Super Four match, a virtual semi-final, Bangladesh displayed tremendous courage to knock Pakistan out of the continental showpiece during a clinical 37-run win on Wednesday despite the absence of key players, Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan – out due to injuries.
India, on the other hand, fielding a second-string side led by MS Dhoni, were gobsmacked after they were held to a thrilling tie by Afghanistan. Despite the makeshift opening pair of KL Rahul and Ambati Rayudu laying a good platform for the chase, India’s middle-order failed to finish the task. After resting five of their regulars for the Afghanistan tie, the order will be restored for India against Bangladesh in what is a repeat of the 2016 summit clash, albeit being a T20 affair. Click here to read more
