Pakistan prevail over gutsy Bangladesh
Bangladesh were left gutted after they lost only their second tournament final by a two-run margin, against Pakistan
22/03Result
Final (D/N), Asia Cup at Dhaka, Mar 22 2012
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
236/9 -
![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
234/8 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
22/03Result
Final (D/N), Asia Cup at Dhaka, Mar 22 2012
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
236/9 -
![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
234/8 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
'I don't think about much more than cricket'
The Bangladesh allrounder is optimistic about his team's future, especially as strong hosts. He looks back at the Asia Cup performance and at his career so far
Bangladesh to seek review of final-over collision
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has said it will lodge a complaint with the Asian Cricket Council about an incident in the final over of Bangladesh's chase in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan
Determined duo comes to Pakistan's aid
The performances of Sarfraz Ahmed and Aizaz Cheema played a critical role in the outcome of the Asia Cup final
Middle-over batting costs Bangladesh
Stats highlights from Pakistan's two-run win in the Asia Cup final
Nasir breaks the trend, and the four-finger salute
ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the Asia Cup final, between Bangladesh and Pakistan, in Mirpur
ACC rejects complaint of final-over collision
The Asian Cricket Council has rejected a complaint by the Bangladesh Cricket Board that Aizaz Cheema deliberately collided with Mahmudullah in the final over the Asia Cup final
Bangladesh just would not give up
They fell two runs short in the final, but the Asia Cup 2012 will be remembered for the fight and self-belief the hosts showed to confound pre-tournament expectations and challenge all their higher-rated opponents
Bangladesh have much to cherish even in defeat
An underdog always has the potential to create theatre and Bangladesh achieved that. They have succeeded in winning the hearts of their fans, and given the Asia Cup popularity
The rise of the underdog
In a tournament forever dominated by India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, Bangladesh's rise is remarkable and was almost unthinkable until their win against India last Friday
Bangladesh have improved a lot - Younis Khan
Younis Khan said Bangladesh deserved a spot in the Asia Cup final
Making the final no upset - Mushfiqur
Instead of being weighed down by the pressure of playing the biggest game of their lives, Bangladesh were buoyant after a week of stirring performances