Pakistan beat Bangladesh to set up Asia Cup final with India

DUBAI: Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs in a thrilling Super Fours match on Thursday to set up a mouth-watering clash with India in the final of Asia Cup on Sunday.

Chasing Pakistan's total of 135/8, Bangladesh were restricted to 124/9. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf picked up three wickets each to derail Bangladesh chase. Shamim Hossain top scored for Bangladesh with 30. Earlier, Bangladesh bowling were on top to restrict Pakistan to 135. Taskin Ahmed took three wickets for 28. Mohammed Harris was the top run getter with 31.