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BAN vs PAK || Asia Cup 2018 || फाइनल में जगह बनाने के लिए भिड़ेंगी दोनों टीमें

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Channel: Daily Diary News · 2018 · News & Politics

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Bangladesh head coach Steve Rhodes feels the underdogs tag could help them when they take on Pakistan in the virtual semi-final at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. 

“Pakistan, let's be honest, will be the favourites for this contest but that puts us in a nice position,” he said on the eve of the final Super Four encounter. “They know we are a dangerous team. To go into the game as a slight underdog, we can really make that work for us.”

Both Pakistan and Bangladesh have been fairly inconsistent in this tournament. They won one match and lost one in the group stages, then both were beaten by the Rohit Sharma-led side in their respective Super Four games. However, the two somehow managed to defeat Afghanistan in close-fought matches and have kept themselves alive in the competition.

“They (Pakistan) are tough but an unpredictable team. I am hoping they will have an off day. We don't know what Pakistan is going to turn up,” said Rhodes.

“They are playing with a little lack of confidence. But they are very dangerous team. On their day, they can really pull things together and play some good cricket. We are also a dangerous team. So, it will be a great contest.”

Bangladesh's biggest problem has been the form of their openers. After Tamim Iqbal fractured his wrist in the first match, the opening duo of Liton Das and Nazmul Hossain have failed to make any impact.

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