Asia Cup 2018: Is Bangladesh an easy pushover for India in the final?

In what way Bangladesh is comparatively tougher than Pakistan?

Mushfiqur Rahim - The in-form batsman for Bangladesh

The momentum – After winning two tough matches against Afghanistan and Pakistan in the Super Four stage, Bangladesh are on a roll. The momentum is with them to go for the kill in the final.

Better fielding side – Compared to Pakistan, Bangladesh is a much better fielding team. They had an outstanding time in the field against Pakistan.

In-form middle order batsmen – In Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mithun, Imrul Kayes, and Mahmadullah, Bangladesh have a very strong and in-form middle order. They are ably backed by Mashrafe Mortaza and Mehidy Hasan Miraz in the late order. In the Pakistan team, except Shoaib Malik, none of the other middle order batsmen were in form.

Better spin bowler – In Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Bangladesh have an effective off-break bowler who is good with both the new and old ball. Pakistan spin bowling resources are limited.

Common weaknesses of both Bangladesh and Pakistan

Both Bangladesh and Pakistan are found wanting while chasing.

Both have the common tendency to choke when under pressure.