Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan hit centuries to inspire the team towards victory against their arch-rivals Pakistan in Super Four, match 3 of the ongoing Asia Cup tournament&nbsp;on Sunday.

Rohit Sharma&nbsp;scored an unbeaten 111 runs in an attractive innings which included seven fours and four sixes.

Pakistan could have got Sharma out in the sixth over but Imam-ul-Haq dropped an easy catch off a luckless Shaheen Shah.

While the highlight of Indian innings was Shikhar Dhawan, who scored 114 runs and his magnificent knock included 16 fours and two sixes.

He played several marvelous shots to pump-up the crowd at Dubai International Cricket Stadium but&nbsp;got out in the 34th over with 38 needed it was through a run out.

The win is India's highest against Pakistan in terms of wickets, improving on the eight wicket win over Pakistan in Melbourne in 1985.

In the first innings, the fielding unit of India produced a clinical performance and the bowlers&nbsp;kept taking wickets to build pressure on the batsmen and restrict the Men in Green at an achievable score.

However, Shoaib Malik struck an attractive half-century to salvage Pakistan's innings. His 90-ball 78 included four boundaries and two sixes.

Opener Fakhar Zaman looked dangerous at a moment but lost his wicket to India's spin sensation Kuldeep Yadav after scoring 31 runs.&nbsp;

After opting to bat, Pakistan lost Imam-ul-Haq (ten), Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam (run out for nine) in an unimpressive start to their innings before Malik and skipper Sarfraz Ahmed added 107 for the fourth wicket.

Jasprit Bumrah finished with 2-29 in his ten overs.

The top two teams from the Super four will play the final on September 28 in Dubai.

Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan hit centuries to inspire the team towards victory against their arch-rivals Pakistan in Super Four, match 3 of the ongoing Asia Cup tournament on Sunday.

Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan hit centuries to inspire the team towards victory against their arch-rivals Pakistan in Super Four, match 3 of the ongoing Asia Cup tournament on Sunday. Rohit Sharma scored an unbeaten 111 runs in an attractive innings which included seven fours and four sixes. Pakistan could have got Sharma out in the sixth over but Imam-ul-Haq dropped an easy catch off a luckless Shaheen Shah. While the highlight of Indian innings was Shikhar Dhawan, who scored 114 runs and his magnificent knock included 16 fours and two sixes. He played several marvelous shots to pump-up the crowd at Dubai International Cricket Stadium but got out in the 34th over with 38 needed it was through a run out. The win is India's highest against Pakistan in terms of wickets, improving on the eight wicket win over Pakistan in Melbourne in 1985. In the first innings, the fielding unit of India produced a clinical performance and the bowlers kept taking wickets to build pressure on the batsmen and restrict the Men in Green at an achievable score. However, Shoaib Malik struck an attractive half-century to salvage Pakistan's innings. His 90-ball 78 included four boundaries and two sixes. Opener Fakhar Zaman looked dangerous at a moment but lost his wicket to India's spin sensation Kuldeep Yadav after scoring 31 runs. After opting to bat, Pakistan lost Imam-ul-Haq (ten), Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam (run out for nine) in an unimpressive start to their innings before Malik and skipper Sarfraz Ahmed added 107 for the fourth wicket. Jasprit Bumrah finished with 2-29 in his ten overs. The top two teams from the Super four will play the final on September 28 in Dubai.

Asia Cup: Rohit, Shikhar hit 100s as India beat Pakistan with 10 overs to spare

Rohit Sharma, who scored his 19th ODI ton and also completed 7000 runs in ODI format, reacted to <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-rohit-shikhar-hit-100s-india-beat-pakistan-10-overs-spare-167316">India's nine-wicket win</a> against Pakistan in Super Four, match 3 of the ongoing Asia Cup tournament on Sunday.

Apart from Rohit, opener Shikhar Dhawan also scored a century. In his 114-run knock, which included 16 fours and two sixes, Dhawan played some beautiful shots.

Chasing a target of 238, Rohit (111 no off 119 balls) and Dhawan (114 off 100 balls) flayed the Pakistan attack adding 210 runs for the opening stand.

It was India's biggest win against Pakistan in terms of the number of wickets lost.

India's skipper seemed pleased with team's disciplined performance against Pakistan and said that his side displayed a better show than their arch-rivals.

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He gave specific mention to the bowling unit as they stuck to their task got crucial breakthroughs and kept taking wickets to rip through Pakistan's batting unit.

"We asked for something like this from the boys," said Sharma. "It was challenging conditions, and it was tough coming out and playing in these conditions. All of them showed great character, it's a good win."

Rohit Sharma, who scored his 19th ODI ton and also completed 7000 runs in ODI format, reacted to India's nine-wicket win against Pakistan in Super Four, match 3 of the ongoing Asia Cup tournament on Sunday.

Rohit Sharma, who scored his 19th ODI ton and also completed 7000 runs in ODI format, reacted to India's nine-wicket win against Pakistan in Super Four, match 3 of the ongoing Asia Cup tournament on Sunday. Apart from Rohit, opener Shikhar Dhawan also scored a century. In his 114-run knock, which included 16 fours and two sixes, Dhawan played some beautiful shots. Chasing a target of 238, Rohit (111 no off 119 balls) and Dhawan (114 off 100 balls) flayed the Pakistan attack adding 210 runs for the opening stand. It was India's biggest win against Pakistan in terms of the number of wickets lost. India's skipper seemed pleased with team's disciplined performance against Pakistan and said that his side displayed a better show than their arch-rivals. Total domination as #TeamIndia seal a win by 9 wickets #INDvPAK #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/k6vSgrkaB8 — BCCI (@BCCI) September 23, 2018 × He gave specific mention to the bowling unit as they stuck to their task got crucial breakthroughs and kept taking wickets to rip through Pakistan's batting unit. "We asked for something like this from the boys," said Sharma. "It was challenging conditions, and it was tough coming out and playing in these conditions. All of them showed great character, it's a good win."

Team showed great character, it's a good win, says Rohit Sharma after India's win over Pak

Pakistan coach&nbsp;Mickey&nbsp;Arthur&nbsp;on Sunday (September 23) said there was a 'confidence crisis' in his team's dressing room after they were beaten comprehensively by their arch-rivals India in an Asia Cup encounter in Dubai.

Arthur&nbsp;admitted his men were outplayed by a dominant Indian side and added that there was a fear of failure after losing a group stage match to their neighbours in the tournament.

In the group game, India beat Pakistan by eight wickets with 21 overs to spare after restricting their opponents to an easy total of 162.

On Sunday, India again got the better of Pakistan to register a massive nine-wicket victory thanks to a partnership of 210 runs partnership by openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. The win is India's biggest against Pakistan in terms of wickets in one-day internationals.

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Indian slow bowler Yuzvendra Chahal said two successive wins over Pakistan will boost the team confidence for the final of the Asia Cup.

Pakistan will now face Bangladesh in Abu Dhabhi on Wednesday (September 26) and the winner will face India in the finals of the tournament. India take on Afghanistan in Dubai on Tuesday (September 25).

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur on Sunday (September 23) said there was a 'confidence crisis' in his team's dressing room after they were beaten comprehensively by their arch-rivals India in an Asia Cup encounter in Dubai.

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur on Sunday (September 23) said there was a 'confidence crisis' in his team's dressing room after they were beaten comprehensively by their arch-rivals India in an Asia Cup encounter in Dubai. Arthur admitted his men were outplayed by a dominant Indian side and added that there was a fear of failure after losing a group stage match to their neighbours in the tournament. In the group game, India beat Pakistan by eight wickets with 21 overs to spare after restricting their opponents to an easy total of 162. On Sunday, India again got the better of Pakistan to register a massive nine-wicket victory thanks to a partnership of 210 runs partnership by openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. The win is India's biggest against Pakistan in terms of wickets in one-day internationals. × Indian slow bowler Yuzvendra Chahal said two successive wins over Pakistan will boost the team confidence for the final of the Asia Cup. Pakistan will now face Bangladesh in Abu Dhabhi on Wednesday (September 26) and the winner will face India in the finals of the tournament. India take on Afghanistan in Dubai on Tuesday (September 25).

Team India 'didn't allow us to play', says Pakistan's cricket coach Mickey Arthur

Arsenal broke down a determined Everton defence to win 2-0 on Sunday, with second-half goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang giving the Gunners their fourth straight Premier League victory.

Everton had created most of the early chances as they looked for their first victory at Arsenal since January 1996.

Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin both fired in a number of shots, the Brazilian in particular leaving Gunners defender Hector Bellerin in his wake repeatedly as he turned and darted towards goal. But both were unable to beat Arsenal keeper Petr Cech, who was determined to register his side's first clean sheet of the season.&nbsp;

Late in the half, Everton defender Lucas Digne also went close, whipping in a free kick from just outside the area that Cech deftly tipped back over the bar.

Arsenal by contrast seemed to lack a finishing touch despite having two-thirds of the possession, with striker Lacazette often failing to control the ball when passed to.

The Frenchman found his feet just short of the hour mark, however, running in from the left before elegantly curling the ball into the far corner just beyond the reach of outstretched England keeper Jordan Pickford.

Gabon international Aubameyang doubled the lead two minutes later from what appeared to be an offside position, sending Pickford the wrong way from close range.

"A big thanks to Petr Cech because he took a lot of balls today and we won our first clean sheet," Lacazette told Sky Sports.&nbsp;

The win pushes the Gunners up to sixth in the table with 12 points, six points adrift of leaders Liverpool, while the Toffees stay in 12th place with six points.

Arsenal broke down a determined Everton defence to win 2-0 on Sunday, with second-half goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang giving the Gunners their fourth straight Premier League victory.

Arsenal broke down a determined Everton defence to win 2-0 on Sunday, with second-half goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang giving the Gunners their fourth straight Premier League victory. Everton had created most of the early chances as they looked for their first victory at Arsenal since January 1996. Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin both fired in a number of shots, the Brazilian in particular leaving Gunners defender Hector Bellerin in his wake repeatedly as he turned and darted towards goal. But both were unable to beat Arsenal keeper Petr Cech, who was determined to register his side's first clean sheet of the season. Late in the half, Everton defender Lucas Digne also went close, whipping in a free kick from just outside the area that Cech deftly tipped back over the bar. Arsenal by contrast seemed to lack a finishing touch despite having two-thirds of the possession, with striker Lacazette often failing to control the ball when passed to. The Frenchman found his feet just short of the hour mark, however, running in from the left before elegantly curling the ball into the far corner just beyond the reach of outstretched England keeper Jordan Pickford. Gabon international Aubameyang doubled the lead two minutes later from what appeared to be an offside position, sending Pickford the wrong way from close range. "A big thanks to Petr Cech because he took a lot of balls today and we won our first clean sheet," Lacazette told Sky Sports. The win pushes the Gunners up to sixth in the table with 12 points, six points adrift of leaders Liverpool, while the Toffees stay in 12th place with six points.

Lacazette, Aubameyang help Arsenal edge past Everton

Pakistan were once again short of a fighting total as they managed 237-7 in their 50 overs despite an attractive half century by Shoaib Malik in the Asia Cup game against India in Dubai on Sunday.

Malik scored a 90-ball 78 with four boundaries and two sixes, but India kept a tight check on Pakistan's progress after they won the toss and elected to &nbsp;bat.

Pakistan lost Imam-ul-Haq (ten), Fakhar Zaman (31) and Babar Azam (run out for nine) in an unimpressive start to their innings before Malik and skipper Sarfraz Ahmed added 107 for the fourth wicket.

Sarfraz scored a slow 66-ball 44 with only two boundaries before he became one of two Kuldeep Yadav's wicket who finished with 2-41.

Pakistan's final over score depended on Malik who crucially fell in the 44th over, caught behind off a leg-side edge off Jasprit Bumrah.

Asif Ali smashed two sixes in his 21-ball 30 before he was bowled by leg-spinner Yuzvndra Chahal who took 2-38 in his nine overs.

Bumran finished with 2-29 in his ten overs.

India kept the same team which beat Bangladesh on Friday while Pakistan brought back paceman Mohammad Amir and fit again Shadab Khan in place of Usman Shinwari and Haris Sohail from the side which won against Afghanista, also on Friday.&nbsp;

The top two teams from the Super four will play the final on September 28 in Dubai.

Pakistan were once again short of a fighting total as they managed 237-7 in their 50 overs despite an attractive half century by Shoaib Malik in the Asia Cup game against India in Dubai on Sunday.

Pakistan were once again short of a fighting total as they managed 237-7 in their 50 overs despite an attractive half century by Shoaib Malik in the Asia Cup game against India in Dubai on Sunday. Malik scored a 90-ball 78 with four boundaries and two sixes, but India kept a tight check on Pakistan's progress after they won the toss and elected to bat. Pakistan lost Imam-ul-Haq (ten), Fakhar Zaman (31) and Babar Azam (run out for nine) in an unimpressive start to their innings before Malik and skipper Sarfraz Ahmed added 107 for the fourth wicket. Sarfraz scored a slow 66-ball 44 with only two boundaries before he became one of two Kuldeep Yadav's wicket who finished with 2-41. Pakistan's final over score depended on Malik who crucially fell in the 44th over, caught behind off a leg-side edge off Jasprit Bumrah. Asif Ali smashed two sixes in his 21-ball 30 before he was bowled by leg-spinner Yuzvndra Chahal who took 2-38 in his nine overs. Bumran finished with 2-29 in his ten overs. India kept the same team which beat Bangladesh on Friday while Pakistan brought back paceman Mohammad Amir and fit again Shadab Khan in place of Usman Shinwari and Haris Sohail from the side which won against Afghanista, also on Friday. The top two teams from the Super four will play the final on September 28 in Dubai.

Asia Cup, India vs Pak: Pakistan out for 237/7, Shoaib Malik top-scores with 78

Bangladesh lost two early wickets again to put the middle order under pressure.

Earlier, opener Lipton Das and wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim helped Bangladesh recover from the early losses after the side was reduced to 18 for the loss of two wickets in the super four game of the Asia Cup.&nbsp;

Das lost his wicket to Rashid Khan for 41 runs, while Rahim was run out for 33 runs. Shakib Al Hasan, on the other hand, was also run-out by Shenwari. He left the ground without opening his account.&nbsp;

After 21 overs bowled, Bangladesh are 87 for the loss of five wickets.&nbsp;

Nazmul Hossain Shanto was the first one to be dismissed by Afghanistani bowlers, followed by Mohammad Mithun.

While Shanto was dismissed for six runs by Aftab Alam, Mithun was left the ground by a brilliant lbw by Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza on Sunday won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan. The two teams, who lost their first Super Four matches, will face each other next in a bid to revive their campaigns.

While Afghanistan lost the match to Pakistan by three wickets, Bangladesh were comprehensively beaten by India by registering a 7-wicket victory. &nbsp;

Both teams now need a win to stay alive in the competition and will have to put their best foot forward in this match.

Bangladesh lost two early wickets again to put the middle order under pressure. Earlier, opener Lipton Das and wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim helped Bangladesh recover from the early losses after the side was reduced to 18 for the loss of two wickets in the super four game of the Asia Cup.

Bangladesh lost two early wickets again to put the middle order under pressure. Earlier, opener Lipton Das and wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim helped Bangladesh recover from the early losses after the side was reduced to 18 for the loss of two wickets in the super four game of the Asia Cup. Das lost his wicket to Rashid Khan for 41 runs, while Rahim was run out for 33 runs. Shakib Al Hasan, on the other hand, was also run-out by Shenwari. He left the ground without opening his account. After 21 overs bowled, Bangladesh are 87 for the loss of five wickets. Nazmul Hossain Shanto was the first one to be dismissed by Afghanistani bowlers, followed by Mohammad Mithun. While Shanto was dismissed for six runs by Aftab Alam, Mithun was left the ground by a brilliant lbw by Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza on Sunday won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan. The two teams, who lost their first Super Four matches, will face each other next in a bid to revive their campaigns. While Afghanistan lost the match to Pakistan by three wickets, Bangladesh were comprehensively beaten by India by registering a 7-wicket victory. Both teams now need a win to stay alive in the competition and will have to put their best foot forward in this match.

Asia Cup: Bangladesh lose three early wickets, are 87/5 after 21 overs

Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat against India in the super four stage of the 2018 Asia Cup on Sunday.

Speaking on their strategy for today, Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed said, " It's a used pitch. Looks like a flat wicket so we would like to put a good score on the board today. Amir will play today, and Fakhar has been asked to dig in there and hopefully, he can be more steady if he can spend more time out in the middle."

"Shadab is in for Haris and Amir is in for Usman Shenwari. We need to perform well in all three departments and today's performance is crucial for all of us. We will try to score over 250 and defend the score," he added.

India had easily defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the group stage match of the tournament.&nbsp;

Speaking about India's strategy, skipper Rohit Sharma said, "If we continue to bowl the way we have, and today will be no different. If we can repeat the feats of the last two games, I'll be a happy captain. I don't think about stats when I play (about India's chances improving when he scores a 50)."&nbsp;

"It's important for me to get my team off to a good start. That's my job. That's the role I play. It is important to not lose early wickets, and if the runs come for me then that is in the best interest of the team. I'm happy with the wrist spinners. They went wicketless in the last game but they know what they're doing, they know what is expected of them in the middle overs," he added.

"They're still learning, and they know what is expected of them. It is important to come out with some good tactical nous when the batsmen go after them in the middle overs. They have done it in the past a lot of times, and a few off-games doesn't mean they are bad bowlers."&nbsp;

"Sometimes the opposition has to be appreciated for the way they play Chahal and Kuldeep, especially given the fact that batsmen try to read them off the hand - what with all the technology and slow-motion videos available. We're going in with the same team today," he concluded.

Teams:

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w), Dinesh Karthik, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal

Pakistan (Playing XI): Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed(w/c), Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi

Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat against India in the super four stage of the 2018 Asia Cup on Sunday. Speaking on their strategy for today, Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed said, " It's a used pitch.

Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat against India in the super four stage of the 2018 Asia Cup on Sunday. Speaking on their strategy for today, Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed said, " It's a used pitch. Looks like a flat wicket so we would like to put a good score on the board today. Amir will play today, and Fakhar has been asked to dig in there and hopefully, he can be more steady if he can spend more time out in the middle." "Shadab is in for Haris and Amir is in for Usman Shenwari. We need to perform well in all three departments and today's performance is crucial for all of us. We will try to score over 250 and defend the score," he added. India had easily defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the group stage match of the tournament. Speaking about India's strategy, skipper Rohit Sharma said, "If we continue to bowl the way we have, and today will be no different. If we can repeat the feats of the last two games, I'll be a happy captain. I don't think about stats when I play (about India's chances improving when he scores a 50)." "It's important for me to get my team off to a good start. That's my job. That's the role I play. It is important to not lose early wickets, and if the runs come for me then that is in the best interest of the team. I'm happy with the wrist spinners. They went wicketless in the last game but they know what they're doing, they know what is expected of them in the middle overs," he added. "They're still learning, and they know what is expected of them. It is important to come out with some good tactical nous when the batsmen go after them in the middle overs. They have done it in the past a lot of times, and a few off-games doesn't mean they are bad bowlers." "Sometimes the opposition has to be appreciated for the way they play Chahal and Kuldeep, especially given the fact that batsmen try to read them off the hand - what with all the technology and slow-motion videos available. We're going in with the same team today," he concluded. Teams: India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w), Dinesh Karthik, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal Pakistan (Playing XI): Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed(w/c), Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi

Asia Cup: Pakistan win toss, choose to bat against India

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza on Sunday won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan.&nbsp;The two teams, who lost their first Super Four matches, will face each other next in a bid to revive their campaigns.

While Afghanistan lost the match to Pakistan by three wickets, Bangladesh were comprehensively beaten by India by registering a 7-wicket victory. &nbsp;

Taking after toss, Mortaza said, " We got two changes. We are playing with an extra spinner. Nazmul Islam is making his debut today. Imrul Kayes comes in for Mosaddek Hossain. We have to play with confidence. They have world class bowlers. We have to back our techniques and play confidently."

"If we have a good start, we can carry on from there. We need to win. Hopefully, boys recovered well and give a big shot today," he added.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan skipper said, "On this track, everyone would have wanted to bat. But, that doesn't matter. We have one change. Najibullah is not playing. Samiullah comes in."

"Yesterday, we had a bit of rest. We have a very important game to play. Afghanistan are not just coming here to play, we want to win matches," he added.

Both teams now need a win to stay alive in the competition and will have to put their best foot forward in this match.

Teams:

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Liton Das, Imrul Kayes, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Mohammad Mithun, Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza(c), Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Nazmul Islam

Afghanistan (Playing XI): Mohammad Shahzad(w), Ihsanullah Janat, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Samiullah Shenwari, Asghar Afghan(c), Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Aftab Alam, Mujeeb Ur Rahman 
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Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza on Sunday won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan. The two teams, who lost their first Super Four matches, will face each other next in a bid to revive their campaigns.

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza on Sunday won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan. The two teams, who lost their first Super Four matches, will face each other next in a bid to revive their campaigns. While Afghanistan lost the match to Pakistan by three wickets, Bangladesh were comprehensively beaten by India by registering a 7-wicket victory. Taking after toss, Mortaza said, " We got two changes. We are playing with an extra spinner. Nazmul Islam is making his debut today. Imrul Kayes comes in for Mosaddek Hossain. We have to play with confidence. They have world class bowlers. We have to back our techniques and play confidently." "If we have a good start, we can carry on from there. We need to win. Hopefully, boys recovered well and give a big shot today," he added. Meanwhile, Afghanistan skipper said, "On this track, everyone would have wanted to bat. But, that doesn't matter. We have one change. Najibullah is not playing. Samiullah comes in." "Yesterday, we had a bit of rest. We have a very important game to play. Afghanistan are not just coming here to play, we want to win matches," he added. Both teams now need a win to stay alive in the competition and will have to put their best foot forward in this match. Teams: Bangladesh (Playing XI): Liton Das, Imrul Kayes, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Mohammad Mithun, Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza(c), Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Nazmul Islam Afghanistan (Playing XI): Mohammad Shahzad(w), Ihsanullah Janat, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Samiullah Shenwari, Asghar Afghan(c), Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Aftab Alam, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Asia Cup: Bangladesh opt to bat against Afghanistan 