The much-awaited India vs Bangladesh clash in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy began with Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto winning the toss. He chose to bat first at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. India, one of the tournament favorites, aims for a strong start, while Bangladesh hopes to cause an upset.
Bangladesh Confident After Winning the Toss
After choosing to bat, Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed confidence in his team’s preparation. He confirmed that Bangladesh would play with three seamers and two spinners.
“The pitch looks good, so we want to put runs on the board. The team has prepared well, and the boys feel confident. We just need to play smart cricket today,” he stated.
India Welcomes Back Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami
Rohit Sharma, India’s captain, mentioned that he would have preferred to bowl first. He also announced two key changes in the playing XI. Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami replaced Washington Sundar and Arshdeep Singh.
“We have played here before, and the ball seems to come on better under lights. Everyone is fit and ready. Let’s hope for a strong start because every game in this tournament matters,” he said.
Pitch Report and Key Match Details
The match is being played on a fresh pitch, which is expected to support both batters and bowlers. Unlike previous years, dew has not been a factor, so conditions should remain fair throughout the game.
- Straight boundary: 82 meters
- Square boundaries: 74 meters and 62 meters
India vs Bangladesh Playing XIs
India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav.
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
India vs Bangladesh: A Crucial Champions Trophy Clash
The India vs Bangladesh game is set to be an intense battle. India, with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Mohammed Shami, will aim to dominate. Meanwhile, Bangladesh, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, wants to prove they can compete at the highest level.
With both teams eager to start strong, fans can expect an exciting contest. Will India’s experience take them to victory, or can Bangladesh pull off a surprise? The action is about to unfold!