This Day That Year: India lift the Asia Cup for 7th time
Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the Indian Cricket Team defeated Bangladesh in a thrilling final played at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on 28 th September 2018. Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to field first. The Bangladeshi openers Liton Das looked in fine form hitting boundaries putting pressure on Indian bowlers. At the end of 10 overs, Bangladesh raced away to 65 for 0. After the restrictions, Das made the batting look easy and kept on piling runs. Mehidy Hasan Miraz came to open the innings along with Das gave him good support. Das completed his fifty off just 33 balls laying a strong foundation for a massive total. The part-time spinner Kedar Jadhav got the breakthrough for India ending 120 runs for the opening wicket. India made a strong comeback into the game by taking wickets of Imrul Kayes, Rahim, and then a brilliant combination run by Jadeja, and Chahal reduced Bangladesh to 139 for 4. India kept on taking wickets at regular inter...