Asia Cup: India beat Bangladesh to win trophy for sixth time
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India have now won the Asia Cup more than any other country, moving ahead of Sri Lanka, who have five wins
Asia Cup final, Mirpur: |
Bangladesh 120-5 (15 overs): Mahmudullah 33 not out, Rahman 32 not out |
India 122-2 (13.5 overs): Dhawan 60, Kohli 41 not out |
India won by eight wickets |
Shikhar Dhawan hit an Twenty20 international career-best 60 as India won the Asia Cup, beating hosts Bangladesh in Mirpur by eight wickets.
Bangladesh posted 120-5 in a rain-hit game that was reduced from 20 to 15 overs after a two-hour delay.
India won with seven balls to spare, reaching 122-2 to win the competition for the sixth time.
Dhawan and Virat Kohli combined for a 94-run partnership for the second wicket after India were reduced to 5-1.
Kohli remained 41 not out, while captain MS Dhoni smashed a towering six to clinch the game in style and finish 20 not out.
Earlier, Mahmudullah had offered Bangladesh some hope with a blistering 33 not out off just 18 balls.
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