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