Pakistan beat Bangladesh to win Asia Cup

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Pakistan beat Bangladesh to win Asia Cup

Pakistan recorded a thrilling two-run victory over Bangladesh in a dramatic final to take the Asia Cup tournament in Dhaka on Thursday.

By (AFP)

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Published: Thu 22 Mar 2012, 10:20 PM

Last updated: Fri 3 Apr 2015, 12:16 AM

Paceman Aizaz Cheema grabbed three wickets, while fast bowler Umar Gul and off-spinner Saeed Ajmal each finished with two wickets as Pakistan stopped Bangladesh at 234-8 after scoring 236-9 in the day-night match.

Shakib Al Hasan (68) and opener Tamim Iqbal (60) were the main scorers for Bangladesh, who made their maiden appearance in the final of the one-day tournament.

Scores:

Pakistan 236-9 (Sarfraz Ahmed 46 not out, Mohammad Hafeez 40, Shahid Afridi 32; Abdur Razzak 2-26, Shakib Al Hasan 2-39, Mashrafe bin Mortaza 2-48) def. Bangladesh 234-8 (Shakib 68, Tamim Iqbal 60; Aizaz Cheema 3-46, Umar Gul 2-65, Saeed Ajmal 2-40)


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