Pakistan beat Bangladesh By 2 runs in thrilling final to clinch Asia Cup 2012


NEW DELHI: Pakistan tighten grip in the Asia Cup final Bangladesh lose quick wickets after a solid stand for the fourth wicket between Shakib Al Hasan and Nasir Hossain. The last man to fall was skipper Mushfiqur Rahim who became the second victim of Aizaz Cheema.

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Cheema earlier dismissed Shakib Al Hasan whose valuable knock of 68 rescued Bangladesh from setback in mid-overs.

Chasing 237, Bangladesh got off to a brisk start as Tamim Iqbal and Nazimuddin took the hosts past 50-mark without allowing the visitors any success.

Iqbal scored his fourth consecutive half ton to keep Pakistani bowlers at bay. However, just after Iqbal's half-ton Afridi struck for Pakistan ending Nazimuddin's challenge.

Before the hosts could recover form the first blow, Ajmal spell magic to scalp Islam at the score of 68.

Pakistan pacer Umar Gul got rid of Tamim Iqbal (60) after his solid show to rattle Bangladesh after a brisk start.

Gul got Iqbal caught by Younis Khan to reduce Bangladesh to 81/3 in 24 th over.

Iqbal's dismissal came soon after spinners' double-strike that spoiled Bangladesh's steady start.

After recording two upsets in the form India and Sri Lanka already in the event, giant-killers Banglade.