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India kicked off their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a commanding six-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium. Shubman Gill’s century and Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket haul were the highlights of the match as India comfortably chased down Bangladesh’s total of 228 in 46.3 overs.
Match Summary: IND vs BAN (Champions Trophy 2025, Match 2)
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Date: February 20, 2025
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 228/10 | 49.4 | India won by 6 wickets |
| India | 231/4 | 46.3 |
Key Highlights of the Match
Shubman Gill’s Match-Winning Century
- Gill scored a brilliant 100 off 118 balls*, anchoring India’s chase with maturity and control.
- His partnership with KL Rahul (38)* ensured a smooth finish after early hiccups in the middle order.
- Gill smashed a six and a four in the final overs to reach his century before Rahul sealed the win with a huge six.
Mohammed Shami’s Five-Wicket Haul (5/53)
- Shami ripped through the Bangladeshi batting lineup, finishing with 5/53 in 10 overs.
- He became the fastest Indian bowler to reach 200 ODI wickets in just 104 matches.
- Shami’s spell included crucial wickets of Taskin Ahmed, Jaker Ali, and Towhid Hridoy.
Harshit Rana & Axar Patel’s Crucial Contributions
- Harshit Rana picked up 3 wickets, including a big scalp of Towhid Hridoy (100 off 118 balls).
- Axar Patel struck twice early on, nearly getting a hat-trick, but Rohit Sharma dropped a simple catch at slip.
Rohit Sharma’s Explosive Start
- Rohit Sharma (41 off 36 balls) provided a flying start before getting caught at point off Taskin Ahmed.
- He smashed six boundaries and a six, setting the tone for India’s chase.
Towhid Hridoy’s Lone Battle for Bangladesh
- Hridoy scored 100 off 118 balls, keeping Bangladesh’s hopes alive.
- He fought cramps and batted with the lower order, but lacked support from other batters.
India’s Chase: A Steady Approach
India’s Batting Performance
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (C) | 41 | 36 | 6/1 | c. R Hossain b. Taskin |
| Shubman Gill | 100* | 118 | 9/2 | Not Out |
| Virat Kohli | 22 | 38 | 2/0 | c. S Sarkar b. R Hossain |
| Shreyas Iyer | 15 | 17 | 1/0 | c. NH Shanto b. M Rahman |
| Axar Patel | 8 | 12 | 1/0 | c & b. R Hossain |
| KL Rahul (wk) | 38* | 48 | 3/1 | Not Out |
- India lost Rohit, Kohli, Iyer, and Axar but Gill and Rahul ensured no further hiccups.
- KL Rahul finished in style, smashing a six over square-leg to wrap up the chase.
Bangladesh’s Struggle: Hridoy’s Fighting Century Goes in Vain
Bangladesh’s Batting Performance
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzid Hasan | 5 | 9 | 1/0 | c. Rahul b. Axar |
| Soumya Sarkar | 12 | 20 | 2/0 | c. Rahul b. Axar |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto (C) | 9 | 18 | 1/0 | b. Shami |
| Towhid Hridoy | 100 | 118 | 9/2 | c. Shami b. Rana |
| Mushfiqur Rahim (wk) | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | c. Rahul b. Axar |
| Jaker Ali | 68 | 87 | 6/0 | c. Kohli b. Shami |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 4 | 7 | 1/0 | c. Rahul b. Rana |
| Rishad Hossain | 18 | 12 | 2/2 | c. Rana b. Kuldeep |
| Taskin Ahmed | 3 | 6 | 0/0 | c. Gill b. Shami |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 0 | 4 | 0/0 | b. Shami |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 2 | 4 | 0/0 | Not Out |
Bowling Performances: India’s Pacers Dominate
| Bowler | Overs | Wickets | Runs Conceded | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 10.0 | 5 | 53 | 5.3 |
| Harshit Rana | 9.4 | 3 | 48 | 4.9 |
| Axar Patel | 10.0 | 2 | 39 | 3.9 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 9.0 | 1 | 42 | 4.7 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 7.0 | 0 | 38 | 5.4 |
Key Takeaways from India’s Victory
Shubman Gill’s ton ensured a smooth chase.
Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket haul rattled Bangladesh.
Harshit Rana impressed with his 3/48 in his first major ICC event.
Axar Patel’s early strikes put Bangladesh on the backfoot.
India’s fielding was a mixed bag – Rohit’s drop cost a hat-trick, but Kohli’s catch was crucial.
What They Said
Rohit Sharma (India Captain)
"A great start for us. The bowlers set the tone, and Shubman’s knock was exceptional. Happy with the team’s performance."
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh Captain)
"Hridoy played a fantastic innings, but we needed more support from the middle order. Our bowlers fought hard, but India batted really well."
What’s Next?
- India’s next match in the Champions Trophy 2025 will be against [upcoming opponent] on [match date].
- Bangladesh will look to bounce back in their next group-stage fixture.
India’s strong start in the tournament puts them in a good position to qualify for the knockout rounds. Can they maintain their momentum? Stay tuned for more Champions Trophy 2025 action!
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