India started their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a victory, though it was far from an easy win against Bangladesh. In the opening encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, both teams faced challenges, but Shubman Gill's unbeaten 101 guided India to victory！his first century in an ICC event.
Bangladesh staged an impressive recovery from 35/5 to post a total of 228, despite Mohammed Shami's five-wicket haul. Many expected India to chase aggressively and boost their Net Run Rate (NRR), but Bangladesh's spinners kept the game in check.
India eventually secured the win by six wickets in 46.3 overs and with this victory, the Men in Blue sit in second place with a +0.408 NRR and two points, while New Zealand remains at the top with a +1.200 NRR.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma (41 off 36) set an aggressive tone during the powerplay while chasing. Shubman Gill, on the other hand, took a measured approach before accelerating his innings. Rishad Hossain bowled effectively, dismissing Virat Kohli (22 off 38) and Axar Patel (8 off 12) to put India under pressure.
Mustafizur Rahman outfoxed Shreyas Iyer (15 off 17) with a well-disguised slower ball, but KL Rahul (41* off 47) and Shubman Gill steadied the innings with a composed partnership. Rahul had a stroke of luck when Jaker Ali dropped a crucial catch.?
Earlier, Bangladesh found themselves in deep trouble at 35/5, but Towhid Hridoy's outstanding 100 off 118 balls, along with Jaker Ali's resilient 68 off 114, helped them recover and post a respectable total of 228.?
Mohammed Shami led India's bowling attack with a brilliant five-wicket haul, while Harshit Rana chipped in with three wickets and Axar Patel claimed two. Axar was on the verge of a hat-trick, but a dropped catch by Rohit Sharma denied him the opportunity to achieve the feat.
Hard-fought victories like this are always rewarding, and India will take confidence into their upcoming clash against Pakistan.?
Bangladesh (Playing XI): Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli , Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav??
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