Bangladesh managed to beat Pakistan in the last match of the Super Four Round to seal a place in the finals of Asia Cup 2018. The journey of Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2018 has been far from smooth, but the Bangla Tigers managed to get their act in order when needed the most. Bangladesh started on a high note and won their opening encounter against Sri Lanka by 137 runs. But the very next match, Bangladesh met a spirited Afghanistan who might not have won enough matches to make it to the final, but definitely earned the praise of fans and experts alike. Bangladesh lost the game by 136 runs after getting bowled out for 119, chasing  256 to win. Asia Cup 2018 Final: Here's What Happened When India and Bangladesh Met in Asia Cup 2016 Final (Watch Video).

Bangladesh's journey in the Super Four Round was far more eventful and emphatic. It lost the first match to India by seven wickets but won the next match against Afghanistan in a last over thriller where Mustafizur Rahman defended eight runs in the final over to pull back Bangladesh in  the match and the tournament. In Wednesday's match, a knockout game, Bangladesh produced an overall performance to knock Pakistan out of the Cup and qualified for the finals. India vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2018 Final Match Preview: Rohit Sharma-Led Indian Team Need to Be Cautious Against In-Form Bangladesh.

Bangladesh's Road to Asia Cup 2018 Final:

Group Stage, Match 1- Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka- Bangladesh won by 137 runs.

Group Stage, Match 2- Bangladesh vs Afghanistan- Bangladesh lost by 136 runs.

Super Four, Match 1- Bangladesh vs India- Bangladesh  lost by 7 wickets.

Super Four, Match 2- Bangladesh vs Afghanistan- Bangladesh won by 3 runs.

Super Four, Match 3- Bangladesh vs Pakistan- Bangladesh won by 37 runs.

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The Mashrafe Mortaza led Bangladesh will face defending champions India in the finals of the Asia Cup 2018 on Friday. India vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Record in Asia Cup: Wins, Losses, and Other Statistics Ahead of Asia Cup 2018 Final.

Bangladesh has never won the Asia Cup before, but they will fancy their chances against India, though India has been dominant in the tournament and has not lost a match. Bangladesh will depend on their bowling and look towards Mushfiqur Rahim to come good with the bat and put up a strong show in the Unimoni Asia Cup 2018 final match against India.

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