India Vs Bangladesh
2nd Match ICC Champions Trophy 2025
2nd Match in Group A India Vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh Won the toss and opt to bat
India vs Bangladesh (IND vs BAN) match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 took place on February 20, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India won the match by 6 wickets, chasing down Bangladesh’s total of 228 runs with ease. Here’s a detailed summary of the match:
Match Summary
- Result: India won by 6 wickets.
- Bangladesh’s Total: 228 all out in 49.4 overs.
- India’s Chase: 229/4 in 46 overs.
- Man of the Match: Shubman Gill for his match-winning century.
Key Highlights
Bangladesh’s Innings
- Towhid Hridoy scored a maiden ODI century (100 off 118 balls), anchoring Bangladesh’s recovery after a disastrous start. He shared a 154-run partnership with Jaker Ali (68 off 114 balls) for the sixth wicket, helping Bangladesh recover from 35/5 in the first 9 overs158.
- Mohammed Shami was the standout bowler for India, taking 5/53, including his 200th ODI wicket. He was well-supported by Harshit Rana (3/31) and Axar Patel (2/43), who nearly claimed a hat-trick but was denied due to a dropped catch by Rohit Sharma1810.
India’s Chase
- Shubman Gill played a stellar innings, scoring his 8th ODI century (100* off 125 balls) and guiding India to victory. This was his second consecutive ODI hundred, showcasing his consistency in the format167.
- KL Rahul provided solid support with an unbeaten 34*, including a match-winning six to seal the victory57.
- Rohit Sharma gave India a flying start with a quickfire 41 off 36 balls, but his dismissal brought Virat Kohli to the crease, who struggled with his form and was dismissed for 22 off 38 balls69.
Turning Points
- Bangladesh’s Recovery: From 35/5, Hridoy and Ali’s partnership helped Bangladesh post a competitive total of 22818.
- Gill’s Century: Shubman Gill’s composed century ensured India stayed on track despite losing wickets at regular intervals67.
- Dropped Catches: Bangladesh dropped crucial catches, including one of KL Rahul, which could have turned the game in their favor59.
Player Performances
- India:
- Shubman Gill: 100* (125 balls, 9 fours, 2 sixes).
- Mohammed Shami: 5/53 (10 overs).
- KL Rahul: 34* (47 balls, 1 six).
- Bangladesh:
- Towhid Hridoy: 100 (118 balls).
- Jaker Ali: 68 (114 balls).
- Rishad Hossain: 2/21 (8 overs).
Post-Match Analysis
- India’s victory was a testament to their depth in batting and bowling. Despite early wickets, Gill and Rahul ensured a comfortable chase.
- Bangladesh, though competitive, missed opportunities with dropped catches and a lack of early breakthroughs in the second innings 59.