Asia Cup 2018 Final, India vs Bangladesh: 6 players to watch out for

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India and Bangladesh have qualified for the finals of Asia Cup 2018. Both will meet each other on September 28 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Both the teams have made their best strategy before the encounter. Let us have a look at the top six players to watch out for.


#1 Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)

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Mushfiqur Rahim knows how to handle the circumstance when the team is under pressure. He is the premier wicket-keeper of the side.

He is the second highest run scorer in the tournament. He has scored 297 runs with a century and an average of 74.25. He is the highest individual scorer of the competition with a score of 144 against Sri Lanka.

Mushi has 195 dismissals as a wicket-keeper in his ODI career. He reached the landmark of 5000 ODI runs against Afghanistan on 23 September in this tournament.


#2 Rohit Sharma (India)

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Rohit Sharma is a destructive batsman across the limited overs format. He is the captain of India in the tournament.

He is the third highest run-scorer in the tournament. He scored 269 runs with a century at an average of 134.50. He scored an unbeaten 111 against Pakistan on September 23.

'Hitman' reached the landmark of 7000 ODI runs against Pakistan on 23 September in this tournament.

#3 Shikhar Dhawan (India)

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Shikhar Dhawan is an explosive opener across all the formats. He is the vice-captain of India in the tournament.

He is the highest run-scorer in the tournament. He has scored 327 runs with two centuries and an average of 81.75. His highest score in the competition was 127 against Hong Kong on September 18.

'Gabbar' has scored 4808 ODI runs in his career with 15 centuries and 25 half-centuries to his name.


#4 Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)

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'Fizz' is the premier fast bowler of Bangladesh. He is an integral part of the Bangladesh team.

Mustafizur Rahman is the second highest wicket-taker of the tournament. He picked up eight wickets with a 4-wicket haul. His best bowling spell was 4/43 against Pakistan on September 26.

Mustafizur Rahman has picked up 64 ODI wickets with three 5-wicket hauls. He is the fastest Bangladeshi bowler to pick up 50 ODI wickets.

#5 Jasprit Bumrah (India)

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The current No.1 ODI bowler, Bumrah is a death over specialist.

Jasprit Bumrah is the third highest wicket-taker of the tournament. He picked up seven wickets in the competition. His best bowling spell was 3/37 against Bangladesh on September 21.

Bumrah has picked up 71 ODI wickets with a 5-wicket haul.


#6 Mahmudullah (Bangladesh)

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Mahmudullah Riyad has been impressive throughout the tournament. His talent as an all-rounder can be a danger to the opposition.

He is the second highest run scorer for Bangladesh in the tournament. He scored 152 runs with a half-century. He has picked up two wickets in the tournament as well.

Riyad scored 3589 runs and has taken 72 wickets in his ODI career so far.

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Edited by Sarah Waris