DHAKA: Shekhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli powered India to clinch the trophy of Asia Cup-2016 beating Bangladesh by eight wickets.

Indian scored 122 losing two wickets while chasing 121-run target, set by Bangladesh in on Sunday night.

Earlier, 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. 

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.

BDST: 0015 HRS, MAR 07, 2016
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