Bangladesh vs India Match Highlights Asia Cup Final 2016

Bangladesh vs India Match Highlights Asia Cup Final 2016, Bangladesh vs India Match Highlights Asia Cup Final 2016."Thanks to top-oder batsmen. They have done the bulk of the job, the lower order batsmen just go and do what is needed after that. It's looking very good now, we are on track for the World T20," Dhoni said at the post match presentation.

Dhoni said paceman Jasprit Bumrah and young all-rounder Hardik Pandya are making the side formidable.Jasprit, the beauty is that he can bowl yorkers, if you don't have the yorker you have to try a lot of other deliveries, his slightly different action also helps him a bit. Hardik can bowl a few overs for us, so if he can give us four in T20s, with his batting and fielding he is a great package," he said.Dhoni also praised Yuvraj Singh for adjusting well to his changed batting position.

"Looking at this team it is tough to give Yuvi the no.4 slot, but he has adjusted. We have 13-14 players they are all match-winners, that is the beauty of the side, everyone is taking responsibility to finishing the game."Australia chased down South Africa’s 204 to level the three-match T20 series 1-1 in Johannesburg on Sunday. But irrespective of which side wins Wednesday’s series decider in Cape Town, it will not be enough to dislodge India from the top, thus ensuring India will enter the World T20 as the number-one ranked side.
India, who won the inaugural event in South Africa in 2007 and finished runners-up in Bangladesh two years ago, are on 127 points, nine clear of 2012 winner West Indies and South Africa, who are on equal points (118).Chasing a lowly total of 83 against Pakistan, India’s batsmen did wobble, but the total was always too small to cause major anxiety. Against Bangladesh in the opener, the initial string of wickets did cause a flutter, but their bowlers could not quite deliver the finishing moves. A dropped catch of Rohit Sharma, who went on to score 83, by Shakib Al Hasan was a lucky break on which India rode to their first win in the tournament.

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India vs Bangladesh Highlights and Match Videos My cricket Highlights

India vs Bangladesh Highlights and Match Videos My cricket Highlights, India vs Bangladesh Highlights and Match Videos My cricket Highlights.MIRPUR: As India lifted the Asia Cup trophy without losing a single match in the tournament, skipper MS Dhoni said they were well on track for the World Twenty20, beginning in two days time.

india were dominant in their win against Bangladesh in the final, chasing 121 with eight wickets in hand and seven balls to spare.Dhoni himself finished the match with a six off Amin Hossain and he said, the top order batsmen with their superb show is making it easy for the side.India on Monday sealed the numero uno spot in the ICC Twenty20 rankings after Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s side won the Asia Cup, and will now enter the World T20 as the top team.

India clinched the Asia Cup trophy after beating hosts Bangladesh by eight wickets in Mirpur on Sunday and strengthened their reputation as a favourite for the upcoming ICC World T20. Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s lack of fight made the Asia Cup an underwhelming affair. India and Bangladesh were the only two sides who looked to be competing. While Sri Lanka’s injury issues forced them to lay low, Pakistan’s internal friction once again appeared to have left the team overwhelmed.
For India, the return of Virat Kohli from a break worked well for the side, as the in-form batsman was a calming presence in the batting-order. His knocks against Pakistan, Sri Lanka and against Bangladesh in the final on Sunday, were vital and gave the batting line-up a solidity that none in the opposition could break.The series also saw Yuvraj Singh finally hitting some form and helping India check a final box that had been left blank since his inclusion in the World T20 squad.In hindsight, India were not presented with a major challenge by any of the two teams. Barring a few early wickets, and the tension leading from that, India were never on the ropes.

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Bangladesh vs India Live Score Final T20 Asia Cup 2016 6 March 2016

Bangladesh vs India Live Score Final T20 Asia Cup 2016 6 March 2016, Bangladesh vs India Live Score Final T20 Asia Cup 2016 6 March 2016. 2nd over: Rohit on strike. Al-Amin opens the attack from the other side. first ball, pats the ball straight to point, no run. second ball, good delivery and appeal for LBW and umpire says no. It is 5 for no loss. third ball, Rohit cuts and first wicket falls for India. Rohit is out caught at slip. Al-Amin strikes in his first over. It is 5 for 1.

 fourth ball, Virat Kohli is the new man, Smashes the first ball through the cover and takes two runs. It is 7 for 1. fifth ball, pats the ball and takes a quick single. it is 8 for 1. sixth ball, Dhawan on strike, plays it defensively and it is 8 for 1.

1st over: Rohit and Dhawan are in the middle. Taskin Ahmad opens the bowling. first ball, Rohit plays it defensive and no run. second ball, Rohit cuts it and takes a single and it is 1 for no loss. third ball, Dhawan on strike, down the leg and no run. fourth ball, Dhawan cuts the ball through the point for a boundary. It is 5 for no loss. fifth ball, Dhawan pats straight to the bowler and no run. sixth ball, good ball from Taskin and it is five for no loss.
Now it is for India to chase the target and lift their sixth Asia Cup.
Mahmadullah and Sabbir played a crucial knock towards the end and Bangladesh sets a target of 121 for India to lift the Asia Cup.
Mahmadullah was the star of the Bangladesh innings playing a cameo of 33 from just 13 balls and Sabbir 32 from 29 balls anchored the innings.
Shakib also scored 21 off just 16 balls.
Bumrah (1 for 13) and Ashwin (1 for 14) were the strike bowlers for Indai.
15th over: Bumrah to bowl the last over. first ball, Sabbir on strike, good delivery and it is a single. It is 114 for 5. second ball, good bowling from Bumrah and they takes two runs. It is 116 for 5. third ball, good bouncer from Bumrah. it is no run. it is 116 for 5. fourth ball, good ball and Mahmadullah takes two runs and it is 118 for 5. fifth ball, full toss and takes a single and it is 119 for 5. sixth ball, good shot and takes a single. Excellent last over from Bumrah and it is 120 for 5.
14th over: Pandya into the attack. first ball, Mahmadullah on strike. full toss and mahmadullah plays it over the cover and the b all races to the boundary. It is 96 for 5. second ball, good shot and it is over the mid-wicket for a huge six. It is 102 for 5. Mahmadullah is living dangerous now. third ball, good delivery from Pandya and Bangladesh takes two runs. It is 104 for 5. fourth ball, another huge hit and it is over long-on and it is a six again. It is 110 for 5. fifth ball, wide ball and it is 111 for 5. fifth ball, takes a single and it is 112 for 5. sixth ball, excellent stuff to end the over and it is another good over for Bangladesh.
13th over: Nehra into the atack, first ball, Sabbir taps the ball over fine leg and it is four. It is 82 for 5. second ball, wild swish but straight to the fielder and one run. It is 83 for 5. Mahmadullah on strike. third ball, Mahmadullah smashes straight to long leg and takes two quick runs. It is 85 for 5. fourth ball, beautiful shot and a equally excellent fielding from pandya and takes two runs and it is 87 for 5. fifth ball, excellent straight drive down the ground for another boundary. It is 91 for 5. good over for Bangladesh two boundaries from this over till now. sixth ball, another good shot but straight to Pandya and it is one run. it is 92 for 5.
Bangladesh had limped to just 64 for 3 in the 10th over. Mushfiqur Rahim and Sabbir then tried to twirl their bats but a mixture of good fielding and poor running resutled in Mushfiqur being run out for 4. Mushfiqur put in a good dive and made his ground, but failed to ground his bat. He was run out with the bat over the iine but in the air. Mashrafe Mortaza promoted himself to bat ahead of the in-form Mahmudullah. If he hoped that emulating MS Dhoni in the 2011 World Cup would have a positive effect on the innings, he was proven wrong off his first ball. Mortaza tried to hit Jadeja over the fielder but only ended up holing out to Virat Kohli in the deep.
That was when Mahmudullah came in and played a game-changing innings. He got braces off each of his first two overs before finding the boundary. He then carted Hardik Pandya for two sixes and a four in his next over. It took a typically skilful final over from Bumrah to keep a rampaging Mahmudullah in check as Bangladesh finished 120 for 5.
Brief scores:
Bangladesh 120 for 5 in 15 overs (Sabbir Rahman 32*, Mahmudullah 33*; Jasprit Bumrah 1 for 13, Ravichandran Aswhin 1 for 14) vs India.
Commentary:
3.6    Over 3.6: Al-Amin Hossain to Dhawan, one run, pulls this short ball towards deep mid wicket. IND 1/19 (Dhawan 11, Kohli 7)
3.5    Over 3.5: Al-Amin Hossain to Kohli, one run, turns it towards square leg for a single
3.4     Al-Amin Hossain to Dhawan, one run, gives the charge and pushes it towards mid off
3.3     Al-Amin Hossain to Dhawan, FOUR, flicks it to the right of short fine leg fielder for a boundary
3.2     Al-Amin Hossain to Dhawan, no run, comes down the track and pushes it back to the bowler
3.1     Al-Amin Hossain to Dhawan, no run, comes forward and drives it towards short cover
2.6     Taskin Ahmed to Dhawan, one run, turns it towards backward square leg. IND 1/12 (Dhawan 5, Kohli 6)
2.5     Taskin Ahmed to Kohli, one run, cuts it towards deep cover
2.4     Taskin Ahmed to Kohli, no run, comes forward and pushes it towards mid on
2.3     Taskin Ahmed to Kohli, no run, defends it to the point fielder.
2.2     Taskin Ahmed to Kohli, two runs, drives it through cover and comes back for the 2nd run
2.1     Taskin Ahmed to Kohli, no run, comes on the front foot and drives it back to the bowler

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Asia Cup T20 2016 Final Live India vs Bangladesh India strike Bangladesh

Asia Cup T20 2016 Final Live, India vs Bangladesh India strike Bangladesh, Asia Cup T20 2016 Final Live, India vs Bangladesh India strike Bangladesh. 2nd over: Nehra into the attack. Tamim slams the first ball to the mid-wicket boundary. It is 9 for no loss. second ball, wide down the leg side. It is 10 for no loss. second ball, excellent ball from Nehra and no run. third ball, Tamil hits it straight to the cover and no run. fourth ball, very good bouncer from Nehra no run. fifth ball, tries to hook it but straight to Dhawan and takes a single it is 11 for no loss. sixth ball, excellent bowling from Nehra. It is 11 for no loss.

1st over: Sorry it is Ashwin who opens the attack. Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar are the openers. first ball, straight away appeal for LBW and umpire says no. second ball, excellent stuff from Ashwin. third ball, another excellent ball from Ashwin, no run. fourth ball, beautiful bowling from Ashwin. fifth ball, Bangladesh opens their account. 1 for no loss. sixth ball, Sarkar opens his account with a beautiful shot through covers for a four. It is 5 for no loss.
The teams are
Bangladesh
Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahman, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim†, Mashrafe Mortaza*, Nasir Hossain, Al-Amin Hossain, Abu Hider, Taskin Ahmed
India
Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, M.S. Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashish Nehra
Bangladesh are playing Nasir Hossain and Abu Hider.
Mortaza had also liked to bowl first. There are two changes in the Bangladesh side.
India plays the same team which played against Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
India wins toss and M.S. Dhoni has elected to bowl first.
The toss time. M.S. Dhoni and Mashrafe Mortaza are out in the middle for the toss.
Play will resume at 9.30 p.m .local time. It is a 15- over game with a bowler bowling a maximum of three overs. Fielding restrictions for five overs. Toss will be crucial.Inspection will be at 8.45 p.m. local time. One think it will be a shortened Asia Cup finals because overs will start getting reduced at 8.40 pm. 

Teams:
India XI: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni (capt. & wk), Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashish Nehra.Bangladesh XI: Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahman, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mashrafe Mortaza (capt.), Nasir Hossain, Al-Amin Hossain, Abu Hider, Taskin Ahmed.
 According to TV reports, it is raining heavily at Mirpur and the ground is full of water. As of now, the toss is delayed. But with the rain pouring like torrents, it will be really tough for the groundsmen to clear the water, and even if the game starts, it will be a shortened one.
Heavy downpour accompanied by thundershowers threatened to play spoilsport in the final of the Asia Cup T20 between Bangladesh and India.The much hyped grand finale saw an anti-climax of sorts when there was a slight drizzle in the beginning with groundsmen covering the pitch area.
However just as they had removed the covers, there was sudden thunderstorm, which saw the TV crew commentators and players sprinting to the confines of the shade with the heavy pitch cover being blown away.

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Bangladesh vs India Live Score Final T20 Asia Cup-2016 live streaming news

Bangladesh vs India Live Score Final T20 Asia Cup-2016 live streaming news, Bangladesh vs India Live Score Final T20 Asia Cup-2016 live streaming news.21:42 (IST)
After 9 overs, Bangladesh 64/2 (Sabbir 14, Shakib 21)

An eventful over from Jadeja. There is a huge LBW appeal turned down against Sabbir off the the first ball but replays show there was a big inside edge. Shakib then mistimes one jsut over the extra cover fielder for a couple and then his slog sweep falls short of the deep mid-wicket fielder. Sabbir then misses his cut off the last ball. Just 6 runs off the over. Bangladesh need more than this....much more than this.
 8th over: Pandya into the attack. first ball, wants to hit the ball down the leg but only for a single. It is 48 for 2. second ball, Shakib punches the ball straight down the ground and takes a single. It is 49 for 2. third ball, Sabbir plays down the leg and takes a single It is 50 for 2. fourth ball, short ball and Shakib smashes the ball over the square leg boundary for a four. It is 54 for 2. fifth ball, wild swish and misses it. sixth ball, beautifully played over fine leg and it is a four. It is 58 for 2.
7th over: Jadeja into the attack. fist ball, Shakib takes a single and it is 36 for 2. second ball, Sabbir cuts the ball straight to the deep point fielder and one run. It is 37 for 2. third ball, beautiful shot over mid-on and the ball races to the boundary. It is 41 for 2. fourth ball, once again smashes but only for a single. It is 42 for 2. fifth ball, Sabbir reverse sweeps and the ball once again races to the third man boundary it is 46 for 2. sixth ball, Sabbir takes a single. it is 47 for 2.
6th over: Ashwin into the attack. first ball, sweeps and takes a single. Shakib on strike, second ball, excellent bowling, no run. third ball, jumps and smashes straight to deep cover fielder and one run. It is 32 for 2. fourth ball, excellent ball but wide it is 33 for 2. fourth ball, reverse sweep but straight to the fielder. fifth ball, taps on the leg side and a single It is 34 for 2. sixth ball, Shakib takes a single. It is 35 for 2.
5th over: Tamim back in strike, hits Bumrah for a run in second ball. Bumrah takes Tamim's wicket, Bangladesh 30 for 2. fifth ball, loud shout for LBW, umpire says no. sixth ball, wild swish but no run. At the end of five overs Bangladesh 30 for 2.
th over: Nehra bowls to Tamim and and Sarkar. Two four without any loss. Current run rate 6.27. And another four by Sarkar; Nehra so have give 13 runs in five balls. Nehra takes S. Sarkar's wicket; Sarkar gone for 14. Bangladesh 27 for 1 wicket.
3rd over: Bumrah into attack, first ball, played defensively no run. second ball, beautiful shot and takes a single down the leg side. It is 12 for no loss. third ball, excellent bowling from Bumrah, no run. fourth ball, wild swish and misses and no run. fifth ball, excellent shot and well-fielded but Bangladesh takes two runs and it is 14 for no loss. sixth ball, another beautiful delivery no run.
WICKET: Tamim Iqbal lbw b Bumrah 13 (17b)
Shakib Al Hasan arrived in the centre to give Sabbir Rahman company.
 Over 4 || Score 27/1 (Iqbal 12; Sabbir 0)
Tamim Iqbal, after missing a full length delivery, took risk by lofting the second delivery over the mid-off fielder. He then stole a quick single.
Then, Soumya Sarkar played a straight drive of sheer power which almost take off the non-striker, for a four. He followed it up with another four, this time pulling a short pitched delivery.
And it was all that he could. Ashish Nehra removed him. Hardik Pandya took an easy catch at mid-off.
WiCKET: Soumya Sarkar c Pandya b Nehra 14 (9b)
Sabbir Rahman is the new man.   Over 3 || Score 14/0 (Iqbal 7; Sarkar 6)
With spin experiment done, Jasprit Bumrah replaced Ravichandran Ashwin. The 22-year-old manged to move the ball and some concern for Soumya Sarkar, who was heaving at every delivery.
Then, in the fifth delivery, India missed a run-out chance as the Bangladeshi openers ran for two against a possible single, with Ashwin fielding at mid-on.
Good over, three runs from it.

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Cricket Highlights MyCricketHighlights Cricket Videos Asia Cup 2016 Highlights | ICC Cricket, Cricket Highlights MyCricketHighlights Cricket Videos Asia Cup 2016 Highlights | ICC Cricket.Bangladesh vs India: Shakib Al Hasan sustains injury, doubtful for big match.Team physio Bayjedul Islam, however, expressed confidence that the senior player will be available in the big match on Sunday.Mirpur:

 There was some bad news in the Bangladesh camp ahead of their big Asia Cup Twenty20 final against India with vice-captain and top all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan sustaining a "left hip-flex injury" in a training session.

Shakib was hit by a delivery in his left thigh region and was seen applying ice-pack on Friday. He also walked with a slight limp and looked in pain. Today he tried to practice but did not continue for long.There was some bad news in the Bangladesh camp ahead of their big Asia Cup Twenty20 final against India with vice-captain and top all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan sustaining a "left hip-flex injury" in a training session.Shakib was hit by a delivery in his left thigh region and was seen applying ice-pack on Friday. He also walked with a slight limp and looked in pain. Today he tried to practice but did not continue for long. The dilemma in the Bangladesh camp is whether to play Shakib in Saturday's match and risk aggravating his injury before the World T20 qualifiers in Dharamsala.

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India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup final schedule Worldwide TV Highlights

India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup final schedule Worldwide TV Highlights, India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup final schedule Worldwide TV Highlights.Batsmen will be encouraged to satisfy contemporary cricket's seemingly insatiable lust for boundaries and bowlers reduced to mere cannon fodder when the sixth World Twenty20 gets underway in India on Tuesday.

With 35 matches spread over 27 days, starting with eight "minnows" battling it out for two spots in the Super 10 round, the tournament looks set to illustrate once again just how skewed the 20-overs game is against bowlers.

There is more chance of discovering life on Mars than in the docile Indian tracks, which will be rolled out for a tournament that concludes with the April 3 final at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. While cricket purists may look on it with disdain, there is a growing acceptance that the format is the only way the game can expand beyond its current stagnation in former British colonies.According to a press release, the jersey will feature the signature blue colour as usual with a new collar that has clear Asian influences. Four-way stretch pants feature articulated patterning on the knee section to withstand aggressive play.Bold, with a contemporary striped motif, the kits express the excitement and responsibility the players feel when representing their country.
India women's cricket team skipper Mithali Raj said that wearing a national jersey changes the meaning at every stage. "At every stage, the meaning of wearing India jersey changes," explains Mithali Raj.The International Cricket Council (ICC) last month received a status report on its ongoing dialogue over the game's possible inclusion at Olympics and Commonwealth Games. Like rugby sevens before it, there seems little doubt that cricket's best hope of being given a place at such international multi-sport events is to push the shorter form of the game.

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India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup final schedule live streaming 6 March 2016

India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup final schedule live streaming 6 March 2016, India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup final schedule live streaming 6 March 2016.The Asia Cup final on Sunday sees a clash between India and host nations Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. India have finished as group leaders after an unbroken run of 4 wins in the round of league matches, while Bangladesh finished at second spot with 3 wins.Suresh Raina has not unleashed his true self, as the southpaw has managed to score only 39 runs this series.

 He may have failed to make an impact, but has a reputation of a big match player. The Bangladeshi bowlers will have to look out for Raina, as MS Dhoni has given him license to go for the kill. If fortune favours Raina in the final, he might even display the performance of the series. 

TV Channel: Star Sports 1, HD1 (English) and 3, HD3 (Hindi)
Online Stream: www.starsports .com
Date: 06 March 2016, Tuesday
Time: 07:00 PM IST, 07:30 PM local, 01:30 PM GMT
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka.
India XI
Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni (c, wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ashish Nehra, Jasprit Bumrah.
Bangladesh XI
Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahman, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mohammad Mithun, Mashrafe Mortaza(c), Taskin Ahmed, A Sunny, Al-Amin Hossain
If someone who has translated talent into performance, it is Hardik Pandya. He showed just what he is capable of the last time India played Bangladesh. Though he has had a couple of lean matches since, he is someone who will always be a danger in the late overs. Given his exploits with the ball, he is a man brimming with confidence. Bangladeshi bowlers will have to get their line and length right and not let Pandya free his arms.

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Asia Cup final India vs Bangladesh Date time venue 2016 at Dhaka

Asia Cup final India vs Bangladesh Date, time, venue 2016 at Dhaka, Asia Cup final India vs Bangladesh Date, time, venue 2016 at Dhaka.Had it been the first decade of this millennium, the contest would have been a no-brainer - with India being the overwhelming favourites to thrash the minnows. But, a lot has changed in the last couple of years as Bangladesh have proven themselves to be one of the most improved sides in world cricket. (Asia Cup 2016

 MS Dhoni Ready For Bangladesh in Final).Rohit and Virat Kohli have been India’s most devastating limited-overs batsmen for the past few years. Both being equally good against pace and spin, Bangladeshi bowlers will have to come up with a plan to stop the run flow. Both Rohit and Kohli have bagged two Man of the Match awards each in the Asia Cup so far.It all started with their entry into 2015 ICC World Cup quarter-final, which included a win over England. Since then, at home they defeated Pakistan (3-0), India (2-1), South Africa (2-1) and Zimbabwe (3-0) in the ODI series.Mashrafe Mortaza: It's a big win. It was like semifinal. I told the boys to take no pressure. Not taking pressure for final vs India. We should play as a team

Shahid Afridi: I want to congratulate both Bangladesh and India for entering the final. We have to do something very special in World Twenty20. We should not repeat our mistakes.2229 hrs IST: That's it and Bangladesh have knocked Pakistan out of the tournament with a five-wicket win. Chasing 130 for a win and a place in final, Bangladesh went after it from ball one. Pakistan picked up early wickets but Soumya Sarkar (48) showed great character and resistance to keep the hosts alive in the contest. Towards the end, a flurry of wickets took an interesting turn of events and it looked like Pakistan will sail through the hurricane. But it was the Mortaza and Mahmudullah who kept their cool and hit some valuable runs.

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India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup T20 2016 Highlights

India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup T20 2016 Highlights, India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup T20 2016 Highlights.The last encounter of the round robin clash between Pakistan and Sri Lanka evidences the fact that the Mirpur pitch has lost its venom. The match saw the first time a team had scored 50 runs in the batting Powerplay this tournament. 

When The Match Will Start Highlights Will be uploaded here.

\Though the Pakistani openers were going all guns blazing, the pitch offered very little to the Sri Lankan bowlers. However, the opener between India and Bangladesh appeared a different ball game altogether. Other than Rohit Sharma, no other top-order batsman could find his feet. It was a rare sight to see the bowlers dominate the batsmen in a T20 game. The pitch that made the bowlers look immaculate with sheer swing and pace seems like a featherbed for the batsman now.

India have looked unbeatable in the Asia Cup so far, but Bangladesh, their opponent in the final, are no pushovers. At home, the Mashrafe Mortaza-led side gave Mahendra Singh Dhoni's India a reality check with a 2-1 ODI series win in 2015. We take a look at the two team's last five contests to decide the favourites in the title clash.Bangladesh will have to bowl out of their skin to contain the onslaught of the Indian batsmen. Though Shikhar Dhawan has not got into his own in the Asia Cup so far, he will be keen to make amends in the final. He has three scores in excess of 40 to his name in the last 9 games.India are on a roll. They have nine out of their last 10 Twenty20 matches and in the 2016 Asia Cup, they are the only team who remained undefeated. Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men look invincible ahead of their clash in the final on Sunday.   

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Cricket match Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka India to win full match video 27 Feb 2016

Cricket match Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka India to win full match video 27 Feb 2016, Cricket match Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka India to win full match video 27 Feb 2016.It will be a battle of bowlers with Sri Lanka being led by their dashing captain Lasith Malinga, who rocked the opposition with a four-wicket haul. Mustafizur Rahaman had an off day against India, but against UAE, he showed why he is rated so highly as he was on the verge of a hat-trick. Even UAE captain Amjad Javed conceded that it was not easy to read Mustafizur's slow off-cutters.

So it will be a contest between Malinga's toe-crushers and Mustafizur's variations. There will be supporting cast from both sides. Mustafizur will be aided by Al Amin, Taskin Ahmed and skipper Mashrafe Mortaza.

Malinga will have support from the experienced Nuwan Kulasekara, left-arm spinner Rangana Herath and young Dushmantha Chameera.Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe bin Mortaza says young pacer Mustafizur Rahman has proved how mentally strong he is in the match against the United Arab Emirates after a poor performance against India.He urged fans not to burden Rahman with the weight of expectation in all matches, reports bdnews24.com.
Mustafizur had gone wicket-less for 40 runs in four overs in the Asia Cup opener against India. The Indian batsmen did not have much of a problem reading his cutters and slower deliveries. But Mashrafe defended his pace ace, saying his deliveries did not grip due to dew and rain.
But the left-arm seamer was back to his elements on Friday. In his first over, the 20-year old held on to a superb return catch. But the third umpire said not out after replays showed the ball had grazed the ground during Mustafizur’s follow through after he dived.  #asia cup 2016 #bangladesh #cricket #mahmudullah #mashrafe mortazaAsia Cup: Mashrafe heaps praise on Mustafizur, Mahmudullah
IANS | Feb 27, 2016 at 02:27 pm IST
Mustafizur returned figures of 2 for 13 in four overs while Mahmudullah revived the team with 36 runs off 27 balls as Bangladesh went on to crush the UAE by 51 runs in an Asia Cup match on Friday. (Getty Images)
Mustafizur returned figures of 2 for 13 in four overs while Mahmudullah revived the team with 36 runs off 27 balls as Bangladesh went on to crush the UAE by 51 runs in an Asia Cup match on Friday. (Getty Images)
Mirpur: Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe bin Mortaza says young pacer Mustafizur Rahman has proved how mentally strong he is in the match against the United Arab Emirates after a poor performance against India.

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Sri lanka vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2016 Live Cricket Streaming Highlights 28 Feb

Sri lanka vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2016 Live Cricket Streaming Highlights 28 Feb, Sri lanka vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2016 Live Cricket Streaming Highlights 28 Feb.MIRPUR It will be a battle between the pace attacks of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka as the two teams square off in a crucial round robin league match of the Asia Cup T20 today.

The match assumes significance as the winner will take a giant step towards qualifying for the summit clash of the tournament.For Bangladesh, a victory is a must as they have already played two matches winning one and losing against India in the opener.

Both the teams beat minnows UAE in their opening games. Sri Lanka did not need much effort even though the margin of their victory was 14 runs while Bangladesh were more convincing in their 51-run win.  Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe bin Mortaza is singing Mahmudullah’s praises after the all-rounder’s match-winning show against the United Arab Emirates in the Asia Cup here.
Mashrafe insisted the role of the off-spinning all-rounder in the team was pretty clear. Bangladesh were sent in to bat by the UAE but the hosts slipped to 83 for 4 before Mahmudullah walked in at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday, reports bdnews24.com.
He kept the sinking ship afloat with a gritty 36 not out, off 27 deliveries, and pushed Bangladesh’s total to a modest 133 for 8 with some late fireworks.Later he picked up two wickets for just five runs in two overs that helped Bangladesh seal a convincing 51—run win. He also took a spectacular catch at point.
“(Mahmudullah) Riyad knows what his role is. He has to bat under pressure most of the time. He has to play with a lot of responsibility especially when the top order does not get runs. He faces a lot of criticism if he can’t give his best,” Mashrafe said.
Mahmudullah coped with the pressure successfully against qualifiers UAE.
“Riyad played a very good innings. It was very important for the team. He is bowling well too nowadays. It will be very good for us if he can keep it up,” said the skipper.Mashrafe also sang Mahmudullah's praises after the all-rounder's match-winning show against the UAE.
Mashrafe insisted the role of the off-spinner all-rounder in the team was pretty clear. Bangladesh were sent in to bat by the UAE but the hosts slipped to 83 for 4 before Mahmudullah walked in at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday, reports bdnews24.com.
He kept the sinking ship afloat with a gritty 36 not out, off 27 deliveries, and pushed Bangladesh's total to a modest 133 for 8 with some late fireworks.Later he picked up two wickets for just five runs in two overs that helped Bangladesh seal a convincing 51-run win. He also took a spectacular catch at point.
"(Mahmudullah) Riyad knows what his role is. He has to bat under pressure most of the time. He has to play with a lot of responsibility especially when the top order does not get runs. He faces a lot of criticism if he can't give his best," Mashrafe said.Mahmudullah coped with the pressure successfully against qualifiers UAE.
"Riyad played a very good innings. It was very important for the team. He is bowling well too nowadays. It will be very good for us if he can keep it up," said the skipper.

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Asia Cup | Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh | Wickets Highlights | bangladesh 2016

Asia Cup | Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh | UAE Wickets Highlights | bangladesh 2016, Asia Cup | Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh | UAE Wickets Highlights | bangladesh 2016.Where to watch liveThe fifth match of the Asia Cup — Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka — is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. local time (7 p.m. IST, 1:30 p.m. GMT, 8.30 a.m. ET) start.

India viewers can watch the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka game live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 3,Star Sports HD1 and Star Sports HD3with live streaming onStarsports.com andHotstar.

Sri Lanka viewers can watch the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka game live on MTV Sports and Star Network. Channel 9 and the Star Network will broadcast the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka live in Bangladesh.Viewers in the Middle East and North Africa can watch Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup T20 live on OSN Sports Cricket HD. The live stream option is available on OSN Play.Pakistan viewers can watch Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka T20 live on Geo Super, PTV and Star; live streaming option on GeoSuper Live.
Sri Lanka: Dinesh Chandimal(w), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Milinda Siriwardana, Dasun Shanaka, Angelo Mathews, Shehan Jayasuriya, Chamara Kapugedera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Dushmantha Chameera, Rangana Herath, Lasith Malinga(c), Niroshan Dickwella, Thisara Perera, Sachithra Senanayake, Jeffrey Vandersay.
Bangladesh: Mohammad Mithun, Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Nurul Hasan(w), Mashrafe Mortaza(c), Taskin Ahmed, Al-Amin Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasir Hossain, Arafat Sunny, Abu Hider, Imrul Kayes.
he Tigers have been a formidable force at home, but their batting has been below par in fast bowling assistance pitch in Dhaka. Same can be said about the batting of the Lankans, who looked ordinary against UAE. Both sides have a good bowling unit and the battle will focus on that section given their underlying strengths.

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Asia Cup T20 2016 Live Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live Full Highlights 2016

Asia Cup T20 2016 Live Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live Full Highlights 2016, Asia Cup T20 2016 Live Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live Full Highlights 2016.New Delhi: Hosts Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the 2016 Asia Cup Match No. 5 on Sunday at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur in Dhaka.Bangladesh have won one and lost the same number of matches so far in the ongoing mega tournament. Sri Lanka on the other hand have played a solitary match and beat UAE in the process. This will be a big test for supremacy and the hosts will need a victory in order to keep their chances alive to go far.

Bangladesh are a strong team at home, and can defeat any team on their day. However, they have not played the quality of cricket they are known for at home in the ongoing Asia Cup. Bangladesh need to up their game Sunday as they prepare to face Sri Lanka at Shere Bangla National Stadium.

The home team might heave a sigh of relief as Sri Lanka, like Bangladesh, have not played great cricket in the tournament either. The Lankan Lions had to give it their all against the UAE in their opening game to emerge triumphant. Sri Lanka defeated the UAE by 14 runs.Four games into the Asia Cup 2016 and we are yet to see the big-hitters take the centre stage. This Twenty20 tournament has been a far cry from the norm in the format - not that it has failed to produce compelling cricket. One could even stretch the argument further to perhaps point out that this tournament has given the format itself a different colour. The primary reason for this has been the pitches produced. With more than a tinge of green on all the surfaces so far, teams will be revisiting their playing XI and even strategies to counter this factor.

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Live Cricket Streaming India vs Pakistan T20 Asia Cup 2016

Live Cricket Streaming India vs Pakistan T20 Asia Cup 2016, Live Cricket Streaming India vs Pakistan T20 Asia Cup 2016.The pitches so far have been uncharacteristic in nature and not the typical Bangladeshi wickets. It has hardly assisted the spinners, which has been India’s strength. They have produced enough bounce and the batsmen have found it difficult to get away when the ball is pitched on right areas.

 Surprisingly, all the three games of the tournament played so far didn’t see any big score barring the Indian innings. Wickets kept tumbling and fast bowling has been the key behind every successful team.
Pakistan’s pace battery hails of Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Aamer and Mohammad Sami. It is likely that they would play the likes of Riaz, Irfan and Aamer in the playing XI for their first game of the tournament against India. These names wear a fearsome look on paper and inspire confidence on the field. Though the troika of these three are left-arm pacers but all of them are different bowlers.India were playing Pakistan in the Asia cup 2010 when this thrilling encounter took place. India were given a target of 268 runs in 50 overs by the Pakistan team. The chase looked was on track as Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni scored individual half centuries. An exchange of words was witnessed between Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar in the penultimate over of the innings and the real action took place in the final over.  Mohammad Amir was given the ball in the last over and Suresh Raina was soon dismissed. Eventually India required 3 runs off 2 balls. Harbhajan Singh was on strike and the off-spinner clinched victory for India by smashing a six off the second last ball of Aamir.Riaz has led the Pakistan’s pace battery with unparalleled confidence in the recent times and has enhanced as a bowler. He looks astute and adapted to the conditions in order to meet the requirements of such format. He was instrumental for his side Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) where he had 15 scalps to his name in nine outings at a confounding average of 16.33 and decent economy of 7.13. 

His forte is control and ability to move the ball both ways especially away from the right-hander. Riaz’s is also one of the best short ball bowlers of the game and if there is any help in the wicket he will be the man for Pakistan to get it exploited.India have a hundred percent record of wins against Pakistan in World cup matches and this was the second time India were up against Pakistan in the biggest tournament. India rode on Navjot Singh Sidhu’s 93 to set a target of 288 runs against Pakistan. The measure part of this match was the clash between Aamir Sohail and Venkatesh Prasad. Sohail smashed a boundary off Prasad and pointed him to get the ball. In reply, Prasad clean bowled Aamir on the very next delivery. As is is said, ‘Its was a perfect reply’. India went on to register their second consecutive win in the World cup matches by 39 runs.

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India vs Pakistan Cricket 2016 Live Streaming Info Time How To Watch Asia Cup Cricket Team Match

India vs Pakistan Cricket 2016 Live Streaming Info Time How To Watch Asia Cup Cricket Team Match, India vs Pakistan Cricket 2016 Live Streaming Info Time How To Watch Asia Cup Cricket Team Match.India and Pakistan will face off in the fourth game of the Asia Cup 2016 T20 2016 at Dhaka on Saturday. Both the nations are up on their feet and all set to witness the captivating encounter between arch-rivals India and Pakistan.

 As Twenty20 (T20) is acknowledged as a batsman’s game yet there are certain bowlers who prove their worth in gold with their immaculate bowling. The three matches played so far in the Asia Cup witnessed green top pitches and have assisted the pace bowlers massively. This means a team’s success will highly depend on how their bowlers fare. Suraj Choudhari introspects the bowling attack of both the sides and suggests Pakistan’s armour looks more dreadful.The final match of the inaugural World T20 took place between India and Pakistan at Johannesburg. This was the second time that the two teams were meeting each other in the same tournament but this time it was the final. India batted first and scored a decent 157 in their allotted 20 overs, courtesy Gautam Gambhir’s half century. In reply Pakistan were left tottering on 77 for 6 before Misbah-ul-Haq put the innings back on track. He along with the tailenders took the match into the final over where they required 13 runs off 6 balls. Surprisingly, Joginder Sharma was handed over the ball to conclude the proceedings. His first ball went for a wide and the next one was dispatched for a six. Pakistan were now left with 6 runs to score in 4 balls but Misbah attempted a cheeky shot which was miscued to Sreesanth at short fine-leg. India won the final by 5 runs.

As well as whitewashing Australia 3-0 Down Under and beating Sri Lanka 2-1 last month, India began the 13th Asia Cup with a comprehensive victory over hosts Bangladesh on Wednesday. Sharma was the star of the 45-run victory, scoring a crucial 83 after India were put into bat. The score took Sharma’s average over his last nine T20 innings to above 45. Having come in for criticism in the past, the 28-year-old explained that the support of those around him has been key to his recent record. Still, he was reluctant to look back, or too forward, with such a big game upcoming“Any individual knows that he has the backing of the team, that's when he opens up and expresses himself better—gets the performance going,” he said, reports Indian news agency PTI. “For us also, we have been playing with the squad for a while which shows that we have a good bunch, which is ready to take up the challenge at any given point of time. That's a good sign and we are very proud of that.
“It's a good sign going to the World T20. But we have three more games to go and the focus now is on against the game versus Pakistan.”Due to a breakdown in relations, Saturday’s showdown will be just the fourth meeting between India and Pakistan in nearly three years. Yet it will also be the precursor to another meeting, as soon as next month, in the World Twenty20, taking place in India.
As well as having designs on winning a third Asia Cup, Pakistan will be keen just to start finding some form. They have lost five of their last six Twenty20 internationals, the last two of them by emphatic scorelines to New Zealand. Their record historically against India in the 20-over format is also poor, with India having won five of the six matches.

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Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2016 T20 Live Streaming and Live Score

Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2016 T20 Live Streaming and Live Score, Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2016 T20 Live Streaming and Live Score.India are a far better T20 team than Pakistan even though they have a good bowling attack. Pakistan were good in 1980's but in last 15 years, India have been too good in all formats," Kapil told Aaj Tak in an exclusive interview.

India have won six of their seven T20s this year and have won five of their six T20s against Pakistan since 2007.Kapil agreed with Waqar Younis that Pakistan might have an advantage as India are not very familiar with some of their new players. However, the former India skipper said that the inexperience in the Pakistani ranks could be their downfall.Form and history are also on India's side. India have met Pakistan six times in the shortest format where the Men in Blue have defeated their neighbours five times, including the 2007 World T20 final in Johannesburg which India won by five runs in the last over.
The two teams last met in T20I at the same ground in the 2014 World Twenty20, where India won by seven wickets.
With back-to-back T20 series victories against Australia and Sri Lanka, India are in superb form and can beat any team on a given day. The five-time Asia Cup winners are also the No. 1 in T20I rankings.
For India, there hasn't been much scope for experiments in the playing XI with the same set of players churning out 6 wins in the last seven matches.
In-form openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan are expected to give India the early momentum, followed by a flamboyant No. 3 Virat Kohli. But both Dhawan and Kohli failed to deliver in the opening match against Bangladesh, so will like to make amends against Pakistan.Over the years, Kohli has developed into a nemesis for Pakistan and has been a match-winner on more than one occasion.
The presence of experienced Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, hard-hitting newcomer Hardik Pandya followed by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni make the Indian batting look indestructible and one that can murder any bowling attack.
But Yuvraj is yet to play an impact innings since returning to India colours. Dhoni faces a similar pressure with the bat in hand. But the inclusion of Pandya has brought the spark India sought before the back-to-back Asia Cup and World T20. Dhoni likes to promote Pandya up the order, and the two times the captain has done so far in Pandya's nascent career, the Baroda man has delivered the goods.
Pandya may appear innocuous delivering the ball, but for Dhoni, even if he can bowl 2 good overs on a T20 game, it makes his job easier. And Pandya has done exactly that, paying his captain's trust back.On field, the Indian team, under Dhoni, is peaking at the right time with all the departments coming together. The emergence of Hardik Pandya as a batting all-rounder, who can bowl seam-up, has lent the side requisite balance that Dhoni had long been craving for.
On paper, Indians are way ahead in each and every department of the game but the beauty of this game is Pakistan’s unpredictability.Over the years, one has been a witness to Pakistan teams hitting the zenith and nadir in a space of few matches.

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Asia Cup 2016 Pakistan cricket team Zee News Squad Schedule

Asia Cup 2016 Pakistan cricket team Zee News Squad Schedule, Asia Cup 2016 Pakistan cricket team Zee News Squad Schedule.India have been far more formidable than Pakistan over the last 15 years and they may not need more than 130 to defeat their arch-rivals in the Asia Cup T20 tonight, said the legendary Kapil Dev. Also read: Stats Pack: India vs Pakistan in T20Is

India will meet Pakistan for the first time since their comprehensive victory over them at the Adelaide Oval the 2015 World Cup in Mirpur today. While India's batting might is no secret anymore, Pakistan are talking up their bowling strength, especially with the return of Mohammad Amir.

However, Kapil, who was himself a part of some epic battles against Pakistan, said they are not a major threat anymore and added that Pakistan are a declining force in international cricket.All eyes will be on Saturday's mega clash when India and Pakistan take the field at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium - first time since last year's World Cup match in Australia.
For years, Indo-Pak encounters have attracted thousands of viewers across the globe, making it the biggest blockbuster in the sport.But diplomatic tensions between the two countries have not let them play any bilateral series for more than three years and their rivalry is therefore restricted to multi-national tournaments.
Pakistan will be desperate to send a message by beating India, after the BCCI refused to play a bilateral series last year at a neutral venue.
Whereas, the Indians, on a high after a handsome victory against hosts Bangladesh in the opening match, will look to keep their winning momentum intact.

But as they say, there are no clear favourites between India and Pakistan. It will be a fresh start for both the teams as Pakistan will aim hope to register a win in their first match of the 2016 Asia Cup that is being played in the T20 format for the first time in history.But the most exciting aspect will be whether the tainted Amir gets to play in the XI.

Back after serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing, Amir has started playing for the national team since the tour of New Zealand and this immensely talented bowler will certainly come out all guns blazing against the Indian batsmen.

Virat Kohli has already welcomed Amir’s return but not much is known as to what other Indian players, including skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, think about the convicted spot- fixer’s inclusion.

In terms of preparation, both teams have been suitably prepared considering the amount of Twenty20 cricket they have played in the past one month.

India already kicked off their World T20 preparations in style, having won six out of the seven games played so far.

Pakistan cricketers, on the other hand, are coming straight after playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which keeps them well prepared.

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Live Cricket Streaming India vs Pakistan T20 Asia Cup 2016

Live Cricket Streaming India vs Pakistan T20 Asia Cup 2016, Live Cricket Streaming India vs Pakistan T20 Asia Cup 2016.Former captain Kapil Dev said India have the wherewithal to overcome an inexperienced Pakistan and said the youngsters in the team should be made to relax. Kapil said given Pakistan's batting strength, India do not have to think of a massive total against them in the Asia Cup T20 encounter in Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla Stadium tonight.When India and Pakistan play each other, the world sits up and takes notice. Such is the magnitude of their unparalleled rivalry which has brewed over time just like a good old wine.

Two estranged subcontinent neighbours - India and Pakistan - are set to renew cricket's most bitter rivalry after a gap of almost an year when they lock horns in the Asia Cup, a contest for regional supremacy which is also a dress rehearsal for the ICC World Twenty20 next month.World cricket’s most intriguing rivalry will once again be renewed when India take on an unpredictable Pakistan with rehabilitated pacer Mohammed Amir being the focus of attention in a round-robin league encounter of the Asia Cup T20 tournament here on Saturday.

The match will also serve as a pre-cursor to the two teams’ opening round battle in the ICC World Twenty20, next month. The Indo-Pak cricket contests over the years have carried a legacy, not to forget the political undercurrents involved whenever the two bitter neighbours square off on the 22 yards.

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Sri Lanka vs United Arab Emirates 2nd Match Asia Cup 25 Feb 2016

Sri Lanka vs United Arab Emirates, 2nd Match - Asia Cup 25 Feb 2016, Sri Lanka vs United Arab Emirates, 2nd Match - Asia Cup 25 Feb 2016.Swapnil Patil is still hopeful and is playing some brilliant shots in the middle. This time he smashes Chameera to back-to-back boundaries at deep midwicket. He is on 35 from 31 balls.

14 overs: UAE batsmen have failed here miserably. They should have at least given a fight here to Lankans after bowling them out for just 129. They are 66/6 after 14 overs.
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9.40 p.m.: UAE are 49/6 after 11 overs
Out! UAE are falling like pack of cards. Saqlain Haider the latest batsman out trying to go for Full Monty but only managed to top edge one and Chandimal takes an easiest of catches. Herath with his second.
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Six! Swapnil Patil takes the attack to Herath and smashes him over long off for a biggie. UAE need more of those.

Out! Rangana Herath comes into the attack and it took just five balls to get his first wicket. Shaiman Anwar edges one to Chandimal after making 13. UAE have lost half of their side for just 39 runs.
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Six! Swapnil Patil moves across the stumps and smashes Angelo Mathews for six over the fine leg. That will take same pressure off. UAE are 36/4 after 7 overs
9.11 p.m.: Shaiman Anwar with two boundaries in an over. He knows that UAE needs to counter-attack here to get back in the game.
Out! This is going from bad to worse for UAE. Sri Lanka on top here. Kulasekara picks up second wicket in an over. Mohammad Usman gives a simple catch at first slip. UAE are 16/4
Out! UAE batsmen are throwing away wickets for fun. This time Muhammad Kaleem holds out at mid off after making just 7. Kulasekara picks up his first wicket. # TEAMS:
    UAE XI: S Anwar, A Javed, A Raza, R Mustafa, S Patil, M Naveed, Mohammad Shahzad, S Haider, Q Ahmed, M Kaleem, M Usman
    — ICC Live Scores (@ICCLive) February 25, 2016
# PITCH
    UAE win the toss. Will field. Different pitch with a bit of grass cover, but not a green-top like yesterday. #AsiaCup #SLvUAE
    — Shamik Chakrabarty (@shamik100) February 25, 2016
# TOSS: UAE win the toss and will bowl first. That’s two days in a row where the team that won the toss has opted to bowl first.
# Aakash Chopra is not making much headway in getting to the stadium. Dhaka and traffic go together we’ve heard.DROPPED! Siriwardana puts down a simple chance at slip
Out! Another one bites the dust - this time of the last ball of the over.c was beaten all ends up and is clean bowled by Malinga. UAE 7 for 2 after 1st over
Out! Dream start for Lasith Malinga and Sri Lanka. Rohan Mustafa is LBW off over first ball of the innings.
8.45 p.m.: Players are out in the middle. SL bowlers have a work cut out here.
Sri Lanka innings:
OUT! Kulasekara falls to Shahzad as UAE restrict Sri Lanka to 19/8 in 20 overs.OUT! Mohammad Shahzad picks up Kapugedra for 10. Dot ball followed by two singles and a boundary.
End of over 19: Sri Lanka 123/6.OUT! Mohammad Naveed gets his second wicket. Jayasuriya gone for 10. Sri Lanka are now struggling at 113/6 in 17.3 overs.
OUT! Here goes another one. Rohan Mustafa dismisses Angelo Mathews for 8. SL 105/5 in 16.1 overs.
OUT! Dasun Shanaka dismissed by Naveed for 5. This has been a stunning comeback from UAE

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