India take on Bangladesh in the final of the Asia Cup Twenty20 in Dhaka this evening (5.30 pm UAE). India start as favourites, but hosts Bangladesh will be counting on home advantage to register a shock win. They’ve already beaten heavyweights Pakistan and Sri Lanka on their way to the final. Bangladesh are eyeing their first Asia Cup title, while India are aiming for a record sixth trophy.
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