DHAKA: Indian batsmen are facing Bangladeshi bowlers to chase 121-run target, set by Bangladesh in Asia Cup final match on Sunday night.

Bangladesh set 121-run target to India losing five wickets as Mahmudullah hit a potential 33 runs, Sabbir 32 to lead the team to a fighting score in reduced 15-over match at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. 

Earlier, India captain MS Dhoni won the toss and invited Bangladesh to bat first at 9.30pm.

The game was reduced to 15-overs a side due to rain. Fielding restrictions for five overs, and a bowler can bowl a maximum of three overs.

The umpires made the decision after inspecting the field at 8:45pm after the match was delayed due to rain and storm.

The match was scheduled to start at 7:30pm Bangladesh time.

The rain had stopped at 7:40pm and groundsmen, led by Gamini Silva, worked hard so that the game can start.

Bangladesh Team

Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahman, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim†, Mashrafe Mortaza*, Nasir Hossain, Al-Amin Hossain, Abu Hider, Taskin Ahmed

India Team

RG Sharma, S Dhawan, V Kohli, MS Dhoni*†, SK Raina, Yuvraj Singh, HH Pandya, RA Jadeja, R Ashwin, JJ Bumrah, A Nehra

BDST: 2300 HRS, MAR 06, 2016
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** Bangladesh facing India bowlers