Bangaldesh opener Tamim Iqbal confident that the hosts can beat India in the Asia Cup finals

THE BANGLADESH CRICKET TEAM has enjoyed a successful run in the limited-overs format, especially in the ODIs after beating Pakistan, India and South Africa. Now, the hosts are once again in the finals of the Asia Cup T20 and will be oozing with confidence heading into the match tomorrow. 

Given their confidence and momentum, premier opening batsman Tamim Iqbal thinks that his side has a chance to beat the men in blue in the Asia Cup final if they play to their potential.

Indian fans will remember how Iqbal destroyed the Indian bowling as India crashed out of the 50 over World Cup in 2007. As reported by PTI, Iqbal said, 

"I have forgotten about that match but you guys always make me remember. Yes, we have had some memorable matches against India. I believe if we play to our potential, there is every possibility of beating India. We have defeated them in 50-over format last year and there is no reason we can't repeat that in 20-over format.” 
 

The 26-year-old also added that he and his teammates have deciphered a plan to tackle India's latest fast bowling sensation Jasprit Bumrah.

"We have had discussions in our team meeting about Jasprit Bumrah. We have seen footages of his bowling. I have done my homework on him and let's see how it goes.” 

The batsman added that while every Indian player is important, the team need to focus on their strengths.

"But it's not only Bumrah but every Indian player is important for us. But we would like to focus on our strength. If we get a good ball, we will respect the ball and if it needs to be punished, we will do it."

It will be an interesting battle between Iqbal and the in-form Indian bowlers and we will soon find out if the Bangladeshi opener can help his team lift the trophy or not.