India, Bangladesh lock horns in Asia Cup final

Bangladeshi cricket captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (R), Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni (2nd R), United Arab Emirates cricket captain Amjad Javed (2nd L) and Sri Lankan cricket captain Lasith Malinga (L) hold the Asia Cup trophy during a trophy unveil

India take on Bangladesh in the final of the Asia Cup Twenty20 in Dhaka this evening (5.30 pm UAE). India start as favourites, but hosts Bangladesh will be counting on home advantage to register a shock win. They’ve already beaten heavyweights Pakistan and Sri Lanka on their way to the final. Bangladesh are eyeing their first Asia Cup title, while India are aiming for a record sixth trophy.

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