India vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 kicked off with a thrilling encounter as India secured a dominant 6-wicket victory in Dubai. Shubman Gill’s unbeaten century and Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket haul powered India to a comfortable win. Despite Tawhid Hridoy’s fighting century, Bangladesh struggled against India’s lethal bowling attack. This victory gives India a strong start in Champions Trophy 2025, boosting their chances for the knockout stage.
Table of Content
- Match Overview
- Shubman Gill’s Match-Winning Century
- Mohammed Shami’s Five-Wicket Magic
- Turning Point of the Match
- Captain’s Reactions
- Key Records & Stats
- What’s Next?
1. Match Overview 🏏
India kicked off their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a dominant 6-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Powered by Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 101-run knock and Mohammed Shami’s brilliant five-wicket haul (5/53), India comfortably chased the 229-run target in 46.3 overs.
🏆 Match Summary:
- Bangladesh: 228/10 (50 overs)
- Tawhid Hridoy – 100 runs
- Zakir Ali – 68 runs
- Mohammed Shami – 5/53, Harshit Rana – 3/31
- India: 229/4 (46.3 overs)
- Shubman Gill – 101 🏏
- KL Rahul – 41, Rohit Sharma – 41
- Rishad Hossain – 2 wickets
India’s strong batting depth and clinical bowling performance helped them secure the second spot in Group A, just behind New Zealand.
2. Shubman Gill’s Match-Winning Century 🔥
Shubman Gill once again proved why he is India’s most dependable young batter. His unbeaten 101-run knock ensured a smooth chase despite a mid-innings collapse at 144/4.
🎯 Gill’s Key Stats:
- Runs: 101 (125 balls)*
- Boundaries: 8 fours, 2 sixes
- Partnerships:
- 69-run stand with Rohit Sharma (1st wicket)
- 87-run stand with KL Rahul (5th wicket)
🗣 Shubman Gill’s Reaction:
“Scoring my first century in an ICC event is a proud moment. The pitch was tricky, but I stayed patient. The key was to rotate the strike and wait for the right ball.”3. Mohammed Shami’s Five-Wicket Magic 🎯
Mohammed Shami ripped through Bangladesh’s top order, reducing them to 35/5 within the first 10 overs. His spell of 5/53 was crucial in restricting Bangladesh to a modest total.
🎯 Shami’s Performance:
- Overs: 10
- Runs Conceded: 53
- Wickets: 5
- Strike Rate: 12 balls per wicket
🗣 Rohit Sharma on Shami’s Performance:
“Shami is a champion bowler. Whenever he gets the ball, he delivers. His early wickets set up the game for us.”4. Turning Point of the Match 🚀
The match turned in India’s favor within the first 10 overs, when:
✅ Shami dismissed Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Mushfiqur Rahim for ducks.
✅ Bangladesh collapsed to 35/5.
✅ Despite Tawhid Hridoy’s century, Bangladesh couldn’t post a big total.5. Captain’s Reactions 🎙
🗣 Rohit Sharma (India Captain):
“It was a good start. The wicket was tricky, but Gill and Rahul played sensibly. Our bowlers were outstanding, especially Shami and Harshit Rana.”🗣 Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh Captain):
“We lost too many early wickets. Hridoy and Zakir did well, but we needed 250+ to challenge India.”6. Key Records & Stats 📊
🔹 Rohit Sharma became the second-fastest player to reach 11,000 ODI runs.
🔹 Mohammed Shami became the fastest Indian bowler to reach 200 ODI wickets.
🔹 Shubman Gill became the fastest Indian to 8 ODI centuries (51 innings).7. What’s Next? 🔮
With this win, India is now second in Group A. Their next match is against South Africa on February 23, 2025.
📅 Upcoming Matches in Champions Trophy 2025:
✅ India vs South Africa – February 23
✅ India vs New Zealand – February 27👉 Can India continue their winning streak? Stay tuned for updates!
- Bangladesh: 228/10 (50 overs)
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