, Sept. 25 -- India walked into the Asia Cup final on Wednesday night with a 41-run victory over Bangladesh in Dubai, a result shaped by Abhishek Sharma's blistering 75 and a clinical display of spin bowling that left their opponents short of answers.

Asked to bat first, India looked in no mood to settle in. Abhishek, timing everything sweetly, and Shubman Gill gave them 72 in the powerplay.

Abhishek's 37-ball knock, laced with six fours and five sixes, set the early pace. Gill chipped in with 29 before Bangladesh managed to apply some brakes.

Rishad Hossain, with his leg-spin, picked up two wickets, and Mustafizur Rahman dismissed India's captain Suryakumar Yadav. Hardik Pandya, though, ensured the finish was strong, making 38 from 29...