India vs Bangladesh: India have warmed up for the IND vs PAK clash with a 6-wicket win in Dubai to open their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 account. Shubman Gill was the star with an unbeaten century while Mohammed Shami set the stage with a fifer with the ball. Opting to bat, Bangladesh set a 229-run target. While India struggled with the slowness of the Dubai surface, they reached the target in 46.3 overs.
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India win by 6 wickets
India have won the match but it wasn't smooth sailing. Mohd Shami and Shubman Gill were at their best. However, the slowness of the surface could be tricky against Pakistan on Sunday. Also, India must improve their efforts in the field. Their fielding wasn't great with two dropped catches and a missed stumping chance.
New Zealand on top, India 2nd. Pakistan are at the bottom.
India move to 2nd spot in Group A despite the win. New Zealand are on top with +1.200 NRR while India have an NRR of +0.408.
KL Rahul finishes off in style with a six as India win by 6 wickets against Bangladesh ahead of IND vs PAK clash. Shubman Gill was the star in the chase with an unbeaten 101 while Mohammed Shami bagged 5/53 with the ball.
8th ODI ton
Shubman Gill hits 8th ODI century. It has not been an easy one but surely, one of the best he has scored. His slowest and second consecutive century in ODIs come in 125 deliveries.
Shubman Gill moves to 94 with a glorious shot for a 6. India need 13 to win and Gill needs 6 more. Who gets there first?
200-up
India need just 29 runs to win now as 200 comes up. Shubman Gill needs 14 runs more for his century.
Shubman Gill is inching closer to his century. He is batting on 85 with India needing another 34 runs to win.
KL Rahul hits a 6. A rare one in this innings but he connects it well and he deposits Rishad Hossain for a 6. India need 47 more.
Match dropped?
Jaker Ali has dropped KL Rahul here. It was a dolly and Bangladesh probably has dropped the match too. Taskin Ahmed isn't happy and nobody should be. It was a regulation catch. But it helps India as struggling KL Rahul gets a lifeline.
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India vs Bangladesh Match Report
In an enthralling start to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India triumphed over Bangladesh by six wickets in a captivating group stage match at the Dubai International Stadium. India chased down 229 runs in 46.4 overs to move to the second spot on the Points Table in Group A. New Zealand are on top with a better net run rate of +1.200. India have an NRR of +0.408.
Bangladesh’s Innings
Winning the toss, Bangladesh opted to bat first, a decision that rapidly unravelled as the Indian bowlers displayed their dominance from the very beginning. Mohammed Shami was the standout performer, striking in the very first over by removing Soumya Sarkar for a duck. Then came Axar Patel who completely derailed Bangladesh’s batting line-up with two wickets in the 9th over. While Rohit Sharma’s dropped catch denied Axar a career-first hat-trick, it reduced Bangladesh to 35/5.
The early collapse could have easily derailed Bangladesh’s innings, but a commendable partnership emerged between Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali. Demonstrating resilience, the duo worked diligently to stabilize the innings. Hridoy was particularly impressive, displaying both patience and aggression, as he crafted a brilliant century (100 runs off 118 balls) that became the cornerstone of Bangladesh’s total. Ali backed him up with a valuable 68 runs. Together, they forged a record 154-run sixth-wicket partnership. That took Bangladesh to 228 runs in 49.4 overs.
India’s Chase
Chasing down 229 runs, India began their innings with a cautious yet determined approach. The target seemed achievable, and the batting line-up was keen to set the right tone for their campaign. Rohit Sharma commanded early on with a 36-ball 41-run knock. While India’s scoring rate dropped after Rohit was dismissed, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli added 43 runs off 77 balls to keep the chase on.
Shubman Gill emerged as the star of the chase, slamming a second consecutive ton in ODIs. He hit a series of well-timed boundaries, ensuring that India remained on track. Even though India faced a few setbacks with the dismissals of prominent players like Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel, Gill’s steady presence anchored the innings effectively. KL Rahul finished things off with a six as India chased down the target in 46.3 overs.
Key Performers
- Mohammed Shami: His extraordinary performance with the ball, encapsulated by figures of 5 wickets for 53 runs. He was instrumental in dismantling Bangladesh’s batting line-up.
- Shubman Gill: Anchored the chase with a match-winning century (101 runs), showcasing his batting prowess and assisting India in maintaining control throughout their innings. It earned him the Player of the Match award.
- Towhid Hridoy: Showed immense resilience for Bangladesh, scoring a vital century (100 runs), which provided hope for his team. His partnership with Jaker Ali revived what could have been a disastrous innings.
India vs Bangladesh squads
India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Jaker Ali(w), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed
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