Bangladesh have done the extraordinary by making it to the Asia Cup final for the first time in its 28-year history, and Pakistan who have won the title just once in 2000 - now must be looking over their shoulders ahead of the title showdown on Thursday. Bangladesh wins against the subcontinental giants came under tremendous pressure. They lost a close encounter against Pakistan in the competition opener and that time it appeared their incapability to finish off matches would mar their bid for a final berth.
However, against all odds, they comfortably chased down 290 against India with smart planning. Unfortunately their victory was somewhat overshadowed by Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th international century. Next, in the must-win encounter against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, rain looked to have put them on the back foot as they needed a revised target of 212 in 40 overs after restricting Sri Lanka to 232.
Pakistan on the other hand has been the best team of the competition, with their only loss coming against India where they could not defend 329. Other than that blemish, they have been the team to beat, and against Bangladesh they will go in as favourites. But having seen the hosts coming of age in the tournament it would be stupid on their part to think that the match is there for the taking.
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However, against all odds, they comfortably chased down 290 against India with smart planning. Unfortunately their victory was somewhat overshadowed by Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th international century. Next, in the must-win encounter against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, rain looked to have put them on the back foot as they needed a revised target of 212 in 40 overs after restricting Sri Lanka to 232.
Pakistan on the other hand has been the best team of the competition, with their only loss coming against India where they could not defend 329. Other than that blemish, they have been the team to beat, and against Bangladesh they will go in as favourites. But having seen the hosts coming of age in the tournament it would be stupid on their part to think that the match is there for the taking.
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