Holders Bangladesh emerged Group A champions with a 49-33 victory over Iraq in the Bangabandhu Cup International Kabaddi Saturday.
Iraq also took to the court with four back to back wins but crashed to their first defeat of the meet against the hosts.
Bangladesh made it five victories out of five in the group to finish atop with 10 points while Iraq finished runners-up with eight points.
The home side had a slow start but gradually regained the rhythm with overall teamwork.
The first five minutes saw some neck to neck duels but Bangladesh inflicted the first all-out or Lona in the sixth minute.
Experienced raider Arduzzaman Munshi initiated efficient attacks while Tuhin Tarafder and Mizanur Rahman were witty with their raids.
Iraq skipper Sabir Aloi Sari created some headache for Bangladesh defence with his height and long limbed kicks.
In the 16th minute, Bangladesh were reduced to three against Iraq's seven.
But a super raid by Mizanur saw three Iraqi players out and three Bangladesh players back into the court.
Bangladesh led the first half 28-13.
After the change of ends, Bangladesh concentrated upon maintaining the lead with cautious approach.
Iraq tried hard but failed to overcome the tactical net of the hosts.
Man of the match Tuhin and Arduzzaman both scored nine points each.
Earlier, Bangladesh confirmed the last-four spot after outplaying England 55-27 Friday.
