India started their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a clinical 6-wicket victory over Bangladesh, successfully chasing down a 229-run target with 21 balls to spare. Shubman Gill’s composed century and Mohammed Shami’s fiery spell ensured India overcame Bangladesh’s fightback and took early momentum in the tournament.
Match Summary
- Bangladesh Batting: 228 All Out (49.4 Overs)
- Towhid Hridoy – 100 (118)
- Jaker Ali – 68(114)
- Mohammed Shami – 5/53 (10) (Best Bowler)
Bangladesh suffered a nightmare start, losing five wickets inside the powerplay. A brilliant recovery led by Hridoy and Jaker Ali helped them post a fighting total. However, the early collapse proved costly.
- India Batting: 231/4 (46.3 Overs)
- Shubman Gill – 101* (129) (Player of the Match)
- KL Rahul – 41* (47)
- Rohit Sharma – 41 (36)
- Rishad Hossain – 2/38 (10) (Best Bowler)
India got off to a brisk start, with Rohit Sharma attacking early. Gill anchored the chase and built crucial partnerships, ensuring India sealed the victory without much trouble despite a few hiccups.
Post-Match Reactions
Rohit Sharma (India Captain):
“Very happy with the win. We assessed the conditions well and stuck to our plans. Gill and KL were brilliant, and Shami showed why he’s so valuable. We’ll take these positives into the Pakistan game.”
Shubman Gill (Player of the Match):
“One of my most satisfying innings. The pitch was tricky, but I focused on batting till the end. Rohit bhai and Virat bhai gave great inputs, and KL played a key role in finishing things off.”
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh Captain):
“Losing five wickets in the powerplay cost us the game. Hridoy and Jaker batted well, but we needed more from our top order. We’ll regroup and focus on the next match in Rawalpindi.”
Key Stats & Records
- India remain unbeaten against Bangladesh in Champions Trophy history.
- Shubman Gill scores his first ICC tournament century.
- Mohammed Shami now has the most wickets for India in ICC events since 2019.
- Bangladesh’s 35/5 is their lowest powerplay score in Champions Trophy history.
What’s Next?
India will face arch-rivals Pakistan next in a high-voltage clash, carrying confidence from this win. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will aim to bounce back when they take on Pakistan later in the tournament.
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