Twitter Reactions: Bangladesh knock Pakistan out to set up Asia Cup 2018 final with India

Bangladesh knocked Pakistan out of the Asia Cup 2018 and booked final berth against India with an emphatic 37-run victory in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

After opting to bat first in the virtual semi-final, Bangladesh registered 239 in 48.5 overs, courtesy sublime 99 from wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim.

For Pakistan, left-arm pacer Junaid Khan was the pick of the bowlers as he claimed figures of 4-19.

In reply, the Men in Green never get going and eventually managed to score just 202 in their full quota of 50 overs.

Opener Imam-ul-Haq was the top-scorer for Pakistan with 83 runs (105 balls), whereas left-armer Mustafizur Rahman claimed figures of 4/43 for Bangladesh.

Here is how Twitter reacted to the match:

No one is an underdog. Not quite what fans would have wanted, many had anticipated an India vs Pak final but Bangladesh were just superb on the day, The 5 M’s Mushfiqur, Mithun, Mustafizur ,Mahmudullah & Mehidy had brilliant performances and hard luck to Pakistan. #BANvPAK

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 26, 2018

Congratulations Bangladesh! Mustafizur with 4 wickets and Mushfiqur with 99 runs, excellent game!.. we're in for a very exciting finals ! #AsiaCup2018 #PAKvBAN @Mustafiz90 @mushfiqur15

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 26, 2018

Congratulations BangladeshDisappointed by Pakistani team’s overall performance. Lacked attacking play of cricket in all fields. Its a young side who performed well in the last tournaments&set r expectations high.More focus n practice is needed4a stronger comeback #HopeNotOut

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) September 26, 2018

Congratulations to @BCBtigers on reaching the finals. In the absence of Shakib and Tamim Iqbal the way they have competed and fought , reflects the character of the side. #PakvBan

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 26, 2018

Congratulation to @BCBtigers on making it to the Asia Cup Final. Excellent performance despite the absence of two major players – Tamim and Shakib. Have to admire Mashrafe's leadership skills too. He is a tactical genius. #AsiaCup2018

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) September 26, 2018

A great win for @bcbtigers over @TheRealPCB. Congratulations to the Bangladesh team and my @MIPaltan team mate @mustafiz90 for making it into the finals of the #AsiaCup2018. #PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/85wGm8tC8t

— surya77 (@surya_14kumar) September 27, 2018

What a superb cricketer Mehidy Hasan is! Packed with all round talent & self confidence to boot. #AsiaCup

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) September 26, 2018

Brilliant team performance by Bangladesh to reach the finals. They have shown great character to win 2 must-win matches in a row. #PAKvBAN

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 26, 2018

Asghar and Sarfaraz captaincy leaving a lot to be desired. Arguably the main reason their teams arent playing the Asia Cup final vs India. Congrats Bangladesh

— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) September 26, 2018

Digest this—since 2015, Bangladesh have played Pakistan in 4 ODI and defeated them every single time. This time without their two pillars—Tamim and Shakib. Wow. #PakvBan #AsiaCup

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 26, 2018

He might have just missed out on a century, but Mushiqur Rahim still claimed the Player of the Match award and also helped Bangladesh claim a place in the Asia Cup final.#PAKvBAN #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/BR00TDPzXw

— ICC (@ICC) September 26, 2018

Pakistan last 4 ODIs versus Bangladesh:
Lost by 37 runs
Lost by 8 wickets
Lost by 7 wickets
Lost by 79 runs#AsiaCup2018 #PAKvBAN

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) September 26, 2018

Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 37 runs to move into the final #AsiaCup2018 #BANvPAK #PAKvBAN #Cricket #TheCricketTimes pic.twitter.com/CIGZ9ecs0s

— The Cricket Times (@CricketTimesHQ) September 27, 2018

Great effort by Imam-ul-Haq but reality check for Pak leading into the Wc next year! #pakvban

— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) September 26, 2018

This is what happens when you play with Zimbabwe the whole year. #PakvBan

— Ihtisham ul Haq (@iihtishamm) September 26, 2018

They were Heroes in #CT17 and we praised them.

They played badly in #AsiaCup18 but we need to support the young team and Captain @SarfarazA_54

But

Selection must be based on Specialist for ODIs and also Saife must put focus on his batting and play in top order. #PAKvBAN

— Abdul Ghaffar (@GhaffarDawnNews) September 26, 2018

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