While most people expected Pakistan to clash against the men in blue in the final, Bangladesh turned the tables with a 37-run victory in their final Super Four fixture.

“Pakistan may be a bigger team on paper but Bangladesh played better cricket than them and are in the final again. They are always tough to beat, especially at home. They are showing by performances they have gotten so much better. They know how to play under pressure,” said Dhawan ahead of the clash on Friday, September 28.

The two innings were eerily similar, but ultimately Mushfiqur Rahim's 99 trumped Imam ul-Haq's 83 to book Bangladesh a place in the Asia Cup final to face India at Pakistan's expense.#PAKvBAN REPORT ⬇️ https://t.co/2bu2vjG3cl pic.twitter.com/43PtrNMVOo

— ICC (@ICC) September 26, 2018

“They play fearlessly against big teams and you have to appreciate that. Having said that, it takes time (to win major events). For them reaching the final is also a big thing. Hopefully, we will win tomorrow but you will see them crossing the barrier in some other tournament.”

“The first ten overs are easier for scoring runs rather than the ones between the 10th and the 40th. It takes us time to settle in because of losing quick wickets. It becomes an additional pressure for the middle order … Maybe tomorrow you can see someone who never opened before. So we’re ready for everything. You should also be ready,” cautioned the skipper.

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