Latest Updates: INDIA WIN! Mahmudullah fires it on legs of Jadhav, ball deflects of his legs to fine leg, the batsman run and take the single.India win Asia Cup for record 7th time. The Asia Cup live match is being telecast on Star Sports 1 and 1 HD, Select 1 and Select 1 HD and Hindi 1 and Hindi 1 HD. The Asia Cup live streaming will take place on Hotstar. Preview: Defending champions India are the favourites to lift the Asia Cup trophy for the record seventh time when they face a confident Bangladesh team in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. [caption id=“attachment_5281621” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  File image of India captain Rohit Sharma and Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza. Agencies[/caption] For India, the last-ball draw against Afghanistan in their final Super Four encounter on Tuesday will serve as an eye opener despite the fact that all their key players, including skipper Rohit Sharma and his in-form opening partner Shikhar Dhawan, were rested for the inconsequential tie. Chasing a competitive 253, India, under Mahendra Singh Dhoni, got off to a flier from the new opening pair of Lokesh Rahul (60) and Ambati Rayudu (57) before a mini collapse eventually resulted in a tie. With both Rohit and Shikhar set to return to the playing XI, and Rahul and Rayudu in equally top form, it will be interesting to see if the Indian team management decides to play Rahul in the middle order. In such a scenario, the axe could be either on Dinesh Karthik or Kedar Jadhav, but the latter’s part-time off-spinning ability gives him an upper hand. Going into the final, India, who made as many as five changes in their tie against Afghanistan, will be boosted by the return of the regulars, especially the new ball pair of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah, whose absence was felt in the final few overs. India will also hold a psychological advantage over the Mashrafe Mortaza-led team after their seven-wicket win in their first Super Four tie of the ongoing Asia Cup. Bangladesh, who defeated Pakistan in their do-or-die Super Four clash on Wednesday, will battle against all odds, including injuries to a few key players in their attempt to lift the trophy for the first time. Bangladesh finished runners-up twice — to Pakistan in 2012 and to India in 2016. Bangladesh also had been handicapped by injuries to some of their key players. On the opening day, opener Tamim Iqbal was ruled out with a wrist fracture, while the finger injury of experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has resurfaced again. But on the positive side, former skipper Mushfiqur Rahim, who is the second highest run-scorer in the tournament so far, belted a brilliant 99 against Pakistan to strengthen Bangladesh’s shaky middle order. The bowling department will be once again spearheaded by the skipper Mortaza and left-armer Mustafizur Rahman. Mustafizur, who has been off-colour for most part of the tournament, came back to form against Pakistan when he scalped four wickets for 43 runs. In the absence of the spin spearhead in Shakib, off-spinners Mehidy Hasan and Mahmudullah will be Mortaza’s go-to bowlers in the middle overs. With inputs from Agencies.
India vs Bangladesh, Highlights, Asia Cup 2018 Final at Dubai, Full Cricket Score: Jadhav, Kuldeep guide India to thrilling win
India vs Bangladesh Live score: INDIA WIN! Mahmudullah fires it on legs of Jadhav, ball deflects of his legs to fine leg, the batsman run and take the single.India win Asia Cup for record 7th time.
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WHAT A GAME!
As enthusiasts of this sport, we live for games like these, which go to the last ball, to that final moment, when nerves decide which team crosses the hurdle. Phew!
India emerged as victorious but as the cliche goes, when it comes to the last ball of the last over, anybody could have won it. What a run Rohit Sharma is having as a captain. He won the Nidahas Trophy, a 20-20 tournament and now an ODI tournament as big as Asia Cup. Like he said, a captain is as good as his team. India, even without a Virat Kohli, is a team to beat. Great win.
Bangladesh should return home very proud. Yes, they could not win but they have shown great fight in these matches. They need to take heart from the fact that they can make the world beaters like India hop to victory in such big games.
Asia Cup comes to an end. But don’t forget that we have West Indies coming to India. The first Test begins on 4 October and we will be again serving you with LIVE score and updates along with over-by-over commentary. So from our whole team, a big thank you for enjoying these games with us and good bye.
See you soon.
Rohit Sharma, India captain: We played good cricket throughout the tournament. This is the reward for hard work. Games like these can happen and credit to the guys to handle that pressure. To cross the finish line was a great effort. You have to give credit to them, they batted very well. When the ball gets older, we knew we can get back in the game. The spinners never allowed them to get off the hook. I think when you have a team like that, job of captain becomes easy. Credit goes to all boys who take away the pressure whenever required.
I would like to thank crowd who came out in huge numbers and supported us.
Most ODI tournaments’ finals won in the 50th over:
3 – INDIA*
2 – Pakistan
1 – Australia, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies
Win off the last ball in ODI tournament finals:
Pakistan v India, Sharjah, 1986
India v Bangladesh, Dubai, 2018*
Most Asia Cup ODI titles won by teams:
6 – INDIA*
5 – Sri Lanka
2 – Pakistan
Part of most international tournaments’ finals’ wins among Indians:
17 – Sachin Tendulkar
16 – Mohammad Azharuddin
10 – Ajay Jadeja, Anil Kumble, MS DHONI*
Most matches won in Asia Cup history:(ODIs & T20Is)
36 – INDIA*
35 – Sri Lanka
28 – Pakistan
This is India’s 700th win in international cricket.
Most matches won in international cricket:
995 – Australia
767 – England
700* – India
693 – Pakistan
604 – West Indies
After 8 ODIs as a captain:
Virat Kohli – 7 wins, 1 defeat
Rohit Sharma – 7 wins, 1 defeat
Jadeja: I was out for 15 months, and wasn’t feeling good. I was thinking whenever I get my opportunity, Ill try and prove myself. Was just thinking of my game. You have to prove yourself that you are good enough to play 50-over cricket.
Bhuvneshwar: Hong Kong was a wake-up call for me. After that the way I bowled in every match, I was very happy. My plan was simple, not to give any drive balls. He’s an amazing bowler. We keep talking in between, how to stop certain batsmen.
What a dramatic finish this has been! A match worthy of a final. Seventh Asia Cup title for India.
Feel, the partnership between Jadeja and Bhuvi has been the most crucial phase of this run-chase. However, let’s cometh the fighting spirits of Bangladesh as well. With a depleted team they have run India close here. Feel, now it is formally proved that in the 50-over format Bangladesh are the second best Asia team.
INDIA WIN
Mahmudullah fires it on legs of Jadhav, ball deflects of his legs to fine leg, the batsmen run and take the single. India win Asia Cup for record 7th time.
After 49 overs,India 217/7 ( Kedar Jadhav 22 , Kuldeep Yadav 1)
Alright hold your breath as Bhuvneshwar Kumar departs too. So an limping Kedar Jadhav and Kuldeep Yadav in the middle. Tension everywhere. With all main bowlers finished. Mortaza will have to turn to either Mehidy Hasan or Mahmudullah to bowl the last over. India need 6 off 6 balls.
After 48 overs,India 214/6 ( Kedar Jadhav 20 , Bhuvneshwar Kumar 21)
What a spell has Rubel Hossain has bowled here. Took the wicket of Jadeja when it looked all done and dusted for him. Jadhav has walked in again. He hops again as well, trying to take a single. Bhuvi shows maturity and takes a single off the last ball. India need 9 off 12. Hossain ends with 2 wickets in 10 overs for just 25 runs.
After 47 overs,India 210/5 ( Ravindra Jadeja 21 , Bhuvneshwar Kumar 20)
Mustafizur The Fizz Rahman is back. Two dots on the first two balls. Single off the third ball. He has stuck to back of the length deliveries. Good stuff from him. Two more dots and then a boundary. All the pressure created has gone in a jiffy. India now need 13 off 18.
After 46 overs,India 205/5 ( Ravindra Jadeja 20 , Bhuvneshwar Kumar 16)
Bhuvneshwar tries to go big over mid-on but yet again does not connect well. Hossain goes shorter and slower on the next ball as ball sails over Bhuvi very slowly. Bhuvi hits him for six on the next ball and then a single off the fourth ball. Have India cracked this or do we have another twist left in this game? Need 18 off 24 now.
After 45 overs,India 197/5 ( Ravindra Jadeja 19 , Bhuvneshwar Kumar 10)
Mortaza brings Mahmudullah back into the attack in the 45th over. Bhuvneshwar lofts the ball inside out to clear the circle, and come back for a second. Singles off the next three deliveries, with Mahmudullah finishing the over with a dot. Six off the over. India need 26 off 30.
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