India will kick off its Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh in a Group A encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today. The highly anticipated match is set to begin at 2:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 2 PM IST. However, weather concerns loom over the contest, and fans are eager to know if rain will disrupt play.
India vs Bangladesh – Head-to-Head in Champions Trophy
India and Bangladesh have faced off only once in the history of the Champions Trophy, back in the 2017 edition. On that occasion, India chased down 265 runs with ease, courtesy of Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten 123 and Virat Kohli’s 96 not out at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Recent Form & Key Players
India enters this match as the No.1 ranked ODI team and fresh off a 3-0 series win over England earlier this month. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is looking to bounce back after a 0-3 series loss against West Indies in December 2024.
For India, eyes will be on Shubman Gill, who has been in sensational form, scoring 87, 60, and 112 in his last three ODIs against England. Rohit Sharma has also been dominant against Bangladesh in ICC tournaments, scoring three centuries in four matches. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, who scored a century (103*) against Bangladesh in the 2023 ODI World Cup, will also be a crucial player.
For Bangladesh, all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz and fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman will be key. Rahman, known for his effectiveness against India, has three five-wicket hauls in ODIs against them.
Match Details
- Match: India vs Bangladesh, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Toss Time: 2:00 PM IST
- Match Start Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Live Telecast: Sports 18, Star Sports
- Live Streaming: JioCinema, Hotstar
India vs Bangladesh – Squads
India:
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Rishabh Pant (WK), Washington Sundar.
Bangladesh:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Jaker Ali (WK), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed.