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Bangladesh In Asia Cup final

 A stellar performance with the bat from Man of the Match, Mushfiqur Rahim (99) coupled with a fabulous bowling effort by Mustafizur Rahman (4-43) helped Bangladesh win against Pakistan by 37 runs during their virtual Asia Cup semi-final clash at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Bangladesh posted a commendable total of 239 in 48.5 overs. After losing their top order within no time…Mushfiqur Rahim and Mohammad Mithun stitched a 144 runs partnership for the fourth wicket before the latter was caught and bowled by Hasan Ali on 60. None of the other Bangla batsmen were able to score big after getting initial starts. Junaid Khan was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan as he snapped up (4-19) in his nine overs.

In reply when Pakistan came out to chase down their total, they could only manage 202-9 in their 50 overs. Opener Imam-ul-Haq was the only batsman who looked dangerous in the middle until he perished on 83. On the other hand, experienced player Shoaib Malik was not able to contribute much, handing Bangladesh a well-deserved victory. Now in the ultimate clash during the final, Bangladesh will be facing a tough Indian side.

 

BADMINTON

Saina Nehwal In Korea Open QFs

Indian star shuttler Saina Nehwal continues to shine in the badminton circuit as she has now entered the Quarter-Finals of the Korea Open 2018 registering a win against her South Korean rival and World Number 80 Ga Eun Kim in a 37-minute clash.

 

FOOTBALL

Premier League

On 22^nd September, Fulham and Watford drew their encounter 1-1. Next, Burnley won 4-0 against AFC Bournemouth as Vydra scored in the 39^th minute, Lennon pelted his goal during the 41^st minute while Barnes nailed it scoring a brace during the 83^rd and 88^th minute of the clash. Further, Manchester City outplayed rivals Cardiff City with a 5-0 victory as Aguero smashed his goal in the 32^nd minute, Bernardo Silva added the second during the 35^th minute, Gundogan made it number three during the 44^th minute and Mahrez pelted a brace during the 67^th and 89^th minute. Liverpool too proved to be stronger than opponents Southampton as they won 3-0 with Hoedt, Matip and Salah scoring for the side. The following day, West Ham united and Chelsea were involved in a 0-0 draw while Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 as Lacazette scored the first one in the 56^th minute while Aubameyang hammered the second goal within the next three minutes.

 

Spanish La Liga – Shocking defeats for Barcelona and Real Madrid

 Barcelona lost for the first time this season after bottom of the table Leganes came from behind and pulled of a magnificent win 2-1 at full time. Though Barcelona took the initial lead with Coutinho scoring in the 12th minute they later landed up conceding twice and within a minute the entire scenario of the game shifted. El Zhar scored the equaliser for Leganes in the 52nd minute while Rodriguez smashed home the winning goal in the 53rd minute.

In another clash between Sevilla and Real Madrid, the former overpowered the latter on the game day to pick a 3-0 win. Real Madrid were thrashed by Sevilla on the very same day as Barcelona too lost in their game. Andre Silva’s brace during the 17th and 21st minute coupled with Ben Yedder’s marvellous shot during the 39th minute ensured them of a convincing victory. Two underdog teams rose up to the situation to stun their opposition sides.

 

GAMES TO WATCH OUT FOR

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4^th October – 8^th October- India V/s West Indies: 1^st Test Match