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

Conclusion

To conclude, India are better off playing Bangladesh in the final than Pakistan. They can play without any additional pressure against Bangladesh. From the Indian fans’ point of view, they can breathe a sigh of relief now that Pakistan is not in the final. They don’t have to go through the emotions associated with India Pakistan tie.

Pakistan surprised India in the final of the Champions Trophy. We never know, when Pakistan will up the ante when it comes to playing against India.

As far as Bangladesh is concerned, the format of this Asia Cup has given them an unexpected second opportunity. For Bangladesh, it doesn’t matter how you win. It only matters when you win.

For India, it is good that they are not meeting Pakistan in the final in their adopted home ground. But against Bangladesh, they should guard against complacency and focus on their strengths rather than on the weaknesses of the opponent.

An exciting final is on the cards.