Not many had expected India to compete against Bangladesh in the Unimoni Asia Cup 2018 final. Fans were expecting Pakistan and India to be in the final. However, with group stages and Super Four round done and over with, India and Bangladesh have made it to the Asia Cup final. The match will see another page turn in the new-born rivalry! India's Road to Asia Cup 2018 Final: Sans Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Men in Blue Put On A Great Show, Ready For Final Frontier at Dubai!

India and Bangladesh battles in recent times took an ugly turn after a controversial no-ball decision was taken at ICC World Cup 2015. Rohit Sharma got a reprieve and went on to score a hundred in the match, which Bangladesh eventually lost by 109 runs. Bangladesh’s Road to Asia Cup 2018 Final: A Topsy-Turvy Ride for Mashrafe Mortaza’s Bangladesh Tigers Before They Face India in Final.

Since then India and Bangladesh have played quite a lot against each other. India visited Bangladesh in the same year, and lost the ODI series, defeated Bangladesh in ICC T20 World Cup 2016, and in Champions Trophy last year. And to forget in the Nidhahas Trophy final earlier this year. Asia Cup 2018 Final: Here's What Happened When India and Bangladesh Met in Asia Cup 2016 Final (Watch Video).

In this bitter-sweet rivalry, mostly bitter, the fans have witnessed a lot of mini-battles too. As India take on Bangladesh in the Asia Cup final on Friday, we take a look at the key clashes that will make the match a little more interesting! India Probable Playing XI vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2018 Final: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan Set To Return For the Last Hurrah in Dubai!

1. Rohit Sharma vs Mustafizur Rahman

Rohit Sharma | Mustafizur Rahman | Asia Cup 2018 | (Photo Credits: File Photo)

Rohit Sharma has been in sublime form in the ongoing Asia Cup, and so has been Mustafizur Rahman. The Hitman vs The Fizz battle, early on in the match, will be quite a spectacle for the fans. Will Rohit Sharma be able to continue his feather-touch, or will Mustafizur Rahman have the last laugh?

2. Mahmudullah vs Ravindra Jadeja

Mahmudullah | Ravindra Jadeja | Asia Cup 2018 | (Photo Credits: File Photo)

Mahmudullah hasn’t contributed significantly for Bangladesh so far in the tournament; however, he has a lot of skills to do so. On the other hand, Ravindra Jadeja made a roaring comeback in the Indian team. Jadeja’s contribution with the bat could be said better had he helped India cross the finish line against Afghanistan. It will be delighting to see who trumps in the battle of all-rounders!

3. Mushfiqur Rahim vs Kuldeep Yadav

Mushfiqur Rahim | Kuldeep Yadav | Asia Cup 2018 | (Photo Credits: File Photo)

Mushfiqur Rahim has been on the best Bangladeshi batsmen in the Asia Cup. On the other hand, Kuldeep Yadav hasn’t had impressive outings in the tournament. However, it is not unknown how deadly can he be on his day. As the match enters the middle-overs phase, it will interesting to see the battle between in-form Mushfiqur Rahim and the canny Kuldeep Yadav!

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India and Bangladesh will play the Unimoni Asia Cup 2018 final, on Friday. On paper, the teams have a difference as much as a gulf. However, as Shikhar Dhawan said in the pre-match presser, Bangladesh know their game better and have played well in pressure situations. India vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Record in Asia Cup: Wins, Losses, and Other Statistics Ahead of Asia Cup 2018 Final.

It will interesting to see which player comes out on the top at the end of the night. Stay tuned with us for all the latest updates on Asia Cup 2018!

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