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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Tigers through to Asia Cup final for first time



DHAKA: Minnows Bangladesh maintained their astonishing record defeating formidable Sri Lanka in an exciting contest to reach the final for the first time in the history of the Asia Cup one-day tournament here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Tuesday.

Chasing a modest target, reduced to 212 runs in 40 overs under D/L method after rain interrupted the play, the Tigers recorded a five-wicket victory with 17 balls to spare.

Bangladesh after stunning defending champions India on Friday, again shocked Sri Lanka, who failed to win any of the three matches in the tournament and finished at the bottom on points table.

Now, they will face Pakistan in the final to be played on Thursday at the same venue.