Bangladesh and Afghanistan gear up for tri-series final

MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / AFP

Bangladesh take on Afghanistan in the final of the Twenty20 International tri-series in Mirpur on Tuesday.

The hosts are looking for redemption after losing to Afghanistan in the one-off Test earlier this month.

They are also eyeing their first multi-team tournament final win in Mirpur, after losing all their three previous finals at the venue.

The match kicks off at 4.30 pm UAE time.

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