Champions! India clinch record sixth Asia Cup title after a comprehensive win over Bangladesh

Champions! India clinch record sixth Asia Cup title after a comprehensive win over Bangladesh

ndia clinched the Asia Cup trophy for a record sixth time after beating hosts Bangladesh by eight wickets, riding on Shikhar Dhawan’s scintillating 44- ball-60 in a rain-truncated final

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We are the champions: The victorious Indian cricket team poses with the Asia Cup 2016, a record sixth title, after beating hosts Bangladesh by eight wickets in the finals. AFP

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First, let me take a selfie: Indian cricketers celebrate their Asia Cup triumph with multiple selfies to capture the moment. AFP

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Bangladesh opener Soumya Sarkar plays a shot during his innings of 14, he was removed by the seasoned Nehra who altered the length in his last delivery onto the left-handed Sarkar, who tried to pay across the line. AFP

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Bangladeshi cricketer Tamim Iqbal dives during a run at the Asia Cup T20 final. He was out for 13 when he tried to play across the line, and was caught plumb in front of the wickets. AFP

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Shakib, promoted after the game was shortened, paid for his pre-determined sweep shot as he offered simple catch to Bumrah at short fine leg off Ashwin. AFP

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Man of the Match Shikhar Dhawan’s scintillating 44- ball-60 was the innings that made the difference as he set up the perfect chase for India. AFP

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Chasing a target of 121 in a match reduced to 15-overs-a -side, Dhawan came good when it mattered the most as he hit nine fours and a six adding 94 runs with Virat Kohli (41 not out) with India winning with seven balls to spare. AFP

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