http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 vs Pakistan – Asia Cup Final – Pakistani Players to Watch Out
An Enthralling finish to the Asia Cup awaits with an upbeat host Bangladesh taking on Pakistan in the final of the tournament, to be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, March 22, 2012.
It has been a roller coaster ride for the local team, who has played some scintillating cricket to reach to the finals of the competition for the first time. After defeating heavy weights in India and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758, they will be looking to go with the same belief
and provide their fans with arguably the greatest triumph of their history so far.
However, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 ensured that the hosts lost footing against them in the opening game of the tournament and will now be looking to treat their fans by lifting the Asia Cup, following the defeat against their arch-rivals.
Bettor identifies a few probable from the Men In Green side, capable of guiding their team to a much needed success.
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Riding high from a glorious ton, albeit in a losing cause, the Pakistani all-rounder, somewhat, has re-found his form after a treacherous time at UAE against the English contingent. He is ranked second among the leading run-getters of the tournament with
205 runs at an impressive average of 68.33.
To match that, his precise off-spinners have been an added help, which has brought success for the team. Despite taking just three wickets, his economy rate of 4.20 is impressive, considering the high scores witnessed in the competition.
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His captaincy stint might come to an end, following the conclusion of the Asia Cup, but the skipper will be keen to make the most of the final outing and help his team to lift the title, which will certainly allow the management to reconsider their stance.
His batting has been scrutinized, which according to many lacks the penetration and flamboyance needed for the shorter version. Nonetheless, his temperament has been key for the side’s new found recovery over the past 8 months and Misbah will need to ensure
that he firmly remains in the plans of the selectors, despite almost approaching 38.
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The Boom Boom fever has certainly faded away in the past month or so, where batters have made full use of Afridi’s erratic bowling. His batting contributions have again gone to a bare minimum, registering scores of 0 and 9 in the competition so far.
The most surprising aspect was his body language against India, where it felt that he had already given up hope on his team to get the better of their opponents.
However, with the final match still to go, the 32-year-old will be eyeing a match-winning effort, which certainly should do his confidence a world of good.
All the above three candidates remain in hunt for the ODI Captaincy and the outcome of the final match holds key for all of them.
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The spinner time and again has proven his mettle and was the best bowler on show for his side against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Tendulkar-c2556 with a trademark doosra.
With 6 wickets to his name, Ajmal is second among the leading wicket-taker of the tournaments and will be hoping to put in another flawless effort.
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