India claim Asia Cup in last-ball thriller

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – India retained the Asia Cup with a three-wicket win off the last ball against a fighting Bangladesh who were anchored by a maiden hundred from opener Liton Das in Dubai on Friday (28).

India made heavy weather of a modest 223-run target as Bangladesh fought for every run before the title holders achieved victory off the last ball at Dubai Stadium.

Das held the innings together during his 117-ball 121 which featured a dozen boundaries and two sixes but Bangladesh, who were put into bat, were all out in 48.3 overs despite a solid opening stand of 120 with Mehidy Hasan.