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Just watched Alamgir on Geo .. he says he don't know which team to support 
Asia Cup FINAL match- Pakistan vs Bangladesh at Dhaka !
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There are several reasons for Pakistan shouldn't win the final game. Why? I can explain the reasons.
Bangladesh:
10-15 years struggles
No champion history
Working hard training
shock India, Sri Lanka
long waiting
Must deserve Champion in front of them at Dhaka- (better for home fans emotionals)
Pakistan:
Stupid captain Misbah (if lose, he will be removed from the position)
Lose to England 4-0 ODIs recently
Lose to India recently, bad bowlings
Already won many championships (past)
Corruption/Bookies/Cheating (Aamir, Butt, Asif)
Don't need Championship
Predictions: Bangladesh will win.
Keep in mind- Pakistan gave the opportunity to Bangladesh- first ever win in the world cup.
Bangladesh:
10-15 years struggles
No champion history
Working hard training
shock India, Sri Lanka
long waiting
Must deserve Champion in front of them at Dhaka- (better for home fans emotionals)
Pakistan:
Stupid captain Misbah (if lose, he will be removed from the position)
Lose to England 4-0 ODIs recently
Lose to India recently, bad bowlings
Already won many championships (past)
Corruption/Bookies/Cheating (Aamir, Butt, Asif)
Don't need Championship
Predictions: Bangladesh will win.
Keep in mind- Pakistan gave the opportunity to Bangladesh- first ever win in the world cup.
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First ever win in the world cup 1999.
Bangladesh VS Pakistan 1999 ICC Cricket World Cup, Northampton (2nd Innings). - YouTube
Bangladesh VS Pakistan 1999 ICC Cricket World Cup, Northampton, England. Group B, Match 29. 31st May.
Pakistan won the toss, who chose to field.
Bangladesh 223 for 9 in 50 overs at 4.46 runs/over. (Target 224 in 49 overs).
Pakistan 161 All Out in 44.3 overs at 3.61 runs/over.
Bangladesh won by 62 runs.
what funny? Explain please of your thought. We will laugh at you back when Pakistan lose!
Bangladesh VS Pakistan 1999 ICC Cricket World Cup, Northampton (2nd Innings). - YouTube
Bangladesh VS Pakistan 1999 ICC Cricket World Cup, Northampton, England. Group B, Match 29. 31st May.
Pakistan won the toss, who chose to field.
Bangladesh 223 for 9 in 50 overs at 4.46 runs/over. (Target 224 in 49 overs).
Pakistan 161 All Out in 44.3 overs at 3.61 runs/over.
Bangladesh won by 62 runs.
What a funny post.
Can I facepalm you??
what funny? Explain please of your thought. We will laugh at you back when Pakistan lose!
Asia Cup final: Bangladesh stand firm in title fight
DHAKA: History beckons Bangladesh as they aim to rise above the minnows’ tag and notch up their biggest title since arriving on the international scene when they take on Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup today.
With former champions India and Sri Lanka thrown out of the competition, it is a most surprising summit line-up for the event which is struggling for relevance in a crowded international calendar. Defending champions India paid the price for a stunning loss to Bangladesh in the league stage while four-time winners Sri Lanka failed to register a single triumph
this time.
The debacles of two teams, who have dominated the tournament since its inception way back in 1984, paved way for an unlikely finalist in Bangladesh, a side which is known to upstage big guns but not for going the whole hog. The giant-killers thrashed India, chasing down 290, but that was seen merely as one of many rare stunners that Bangladesh are so well known to throw up in multi-national events.
A ‘great achievement’, says Tamim
However, the determined side proved critics wrong by beating an already demoralised Sri Lanka as well, a result that knocked India out of the final.
“It’s a great achievement for the country, the biggest so far,” said opener Tamim Iqbal, hero of the win over Sri Lanka with a half century. “We realise it’s still not over, we have another very important game. We’ll enjoy, we’ll party, but we’ll be back to business for the final.”
But Pakistan would look to play the party poopers. Misbahul Haq’s men have not won the title since 2000, which was held in Bangladesh. Pakistan were given a mighty scare in the league encounter that they played against the hosts but ares till overwhelming favourites to win the title for only the second time. They certainly have the arsenal to complete the job.
Their batting looks solid with in-form openers Mohammed Hafeez and Nasir Jamshed providing fine starts in the league stage. Younus Khan and Umar Akmal have made decent contributions in the middle order. Overall, Pakistan have the line-up to post a huge total
on board.
Pakistan’s bowling remains wayward
What probably might be slightly worrying is the way their bowlers have leaked runs. Pace spearhead Umar Gul has picked up wickets but it is the flow of runs that he has to check. Aijaz Cheema was ineffective, at least against India, who managed to chase down a huge target of 330 due to the pedestrian effort of the Pakistani bowlers.
Pakistan’s fielding too needs to improve. The reflexes haven’t been sharp enough and it could cost them dearly if Bangladesh manage to continue their superb run.
Confidence is key: Shakib
But former Bangladesh captain Shakibal Hasan thinks the hosts have the confidence to go all the way.
“I think when we talk in the dressing room it’s like, 100 runs in 20 overs is no problem,” said Shakib who was instrumental in the win against Sri Lanka that sealed Bangladesh’s spot in the final. “This is the sort of confidence that we have now. If a player goes down the pitch and thinks he’ll get stumped, he will. If he thinks he will hit a six, he’ll be successful most of the times.”
Pakistan start as favourites but given the high Bangladesh is on, it could well be the night of the underdogs.
Misbahul Haq
“Most of our batsmen struggled during the England series, so I think their performance in the Asia Cup is really a confidence-builder for us, we needed that very much.”
Published in The Express Tribune, March 22nd, 2012.
DHAKA: History beckons Bangladesh as they aim to rise above the minnows’ tag and notch up their biggest title since arriving on the international scene when they take on Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup today.
With former champions India and Sri Lanka thrown out of the competition, it is a most surprising summit line-up for the event which is struggling for relevance in a crowded international calendar. Defending champions India paid the price for a stunning loss to Bangladesh in the league stage while four-time winners Sri Lanka failed to register a single triumph
this time.
The debacles of two teams, who have dominated the tournament since its inception way back in 1984, paved way for an unlikely finalist in Bangladesh, a side which is known to upstage big guns but not for going the whole hog. The giant-killers thrashed India, chasing down 290, but that was seen merely as one of many rare stunners that Bangladesh are so well known to throw up in multi-national events.
A ‘great achievement’, says Tamim
However, the determined side proved critics wrong by beating an already demoralised Sri Lanka as well, a result that knocked India out of the final.
“It’s a great achievement for the country, the biggest so far,” said opener Tamim Iqbal, hero of the win over Sri Lanka with a half century. “We realise it’s still not over, we have another very important game. We’ll enjoy, we’ll party, but we’ll be back to business for the final.”
But Pakistan would look to play the party poopers. Misbahul Haq’s men have not won the title since 2000, which was held in Bangladesh. Pakistan were given a mighty scare in the league encounter that they played against the hosts but ares till overwhelming favourites to win the title for only the second time. They certainly have the arsenal to complete the job.
Their batting looks solid with in-form openers Mohammed Hafeez and Nasir Jamshed providing fine starts in the league stage. Younus Khan and Umar Akmal have made decent contributions in the middle order. Overall, Pakistan have the line-up to post a huge total
on board.
Pakistan’s bowling remains wayward
What probably might be slightly worrying is the way their bowlers have leaked runs. Pace spearhead Umar Gul has picked up wickets but it is the flow of runs that he has to check. Aijaz Cheema was ineffective, at least against India, who managed to chase down a huge target of 330 due to the pedestrian effort of the Pakistani bowlers.
Pakistan’s fielding too needs to improve. The reflexes haven’t been sharp enough and it could cost them dearly if Bangladesh manage to continue their superb run.
Confidence is key: Shakib
But former Bangladesh captain Shakibal Hasan thinks the hosts have the confidence to go all the way.
“I think when we talk in the dressing room it’s like, 100 runs in 20 overs is no problem,” said Shakib who was instrumental in the win against Sri Lanka that sealed Bangladesh’s spot in the final. “This is the sort of confidence that we have now. If a player goes down the pitch and thinks he’ll get stumped, he will. If he thinks he will hit a six, he’ll be successful most of the times.”
Pakistan start as favourites but given the high Bangladesh is on, it could well be the night of the underdogs.
Misbahul Haq
“Most of our batsmen struggled during the England series, so I think their performance in the Asia Cup is really a confidence-builder for us, we needed that very much.”
Published in The Express Tribune, March 22nd, 2012.
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First match with Pakistan was a close one . we could won that match too . If we can continue our this performance and the player can hold their nerve we can win Asia cup .
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We'll see what happens tomorrow.
Besides the dumb loss to india, Pakistan has been doing pretty well in the tournament!
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Pakistan should win and if they don't then shame on them, especially Misbah. Hopefully this will be Younis Khan's last ODI.
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No fun really. I mean we can not bash India, win or lose. Excitement has gone to coma. 
Either ways, who ever win will have my support. Congratulation in advance. Both are my favorite team. It's like playing between big and small brother/cousin.
Either ways, who ever win will have my support. Congratulation in advance. Both are my favorite team. It's like playing between big and small brother/cousin.
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Amazing Moment for Bangladesh Team , after all the failures and losses team has finally Matured up
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Bangladesh Vs Pakistan
Bhai, why Pakistan is red and not Bangladesh?
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