Bangladesh have advanced to the final of the Asia Cup Twenty20, beating Pakistan by 5 wickets in Mirpur. Electing to bat first, Pakistan recovered from 28-4 to post 129-7, with Sarfraz Ahmed scoring an unbeaten 58 and Shoaib Malik hitting 41. Hosts Bangladesh reached a winning total of 131-5, with five balls remaining. Man of the match Soumya Sarkar scored a run-a-ball 48. Bangladesh will now face India in Sunday’s final.
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