India will take on Bangladesh in a Group A ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Both teams will aim for a winning start to secure two crucial points in the tournament.
India, led by Rohit Sharma, enters the match with strong momentum after a 3-0 home series win against England. Bangladesh, captained by Najmul Hossain Shanto, will look to counter India’s dominance with a balanced squad of seamers and spinners.
Pitch & Team Strategy
With conditions favoring spin, India is expected to field three spinners—Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja. Mohammed Shami will lead the pace attack, with Arshdeep Singh likely to play over Harshit Rana.
Bangladesh is expected to play three frontline seamers, supported by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Rishad Hossain in the spin department.
IND vs BAN Predicted Playing XI
India:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh.
Bangladesh:
Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman.
Dream11 Fantasy Team
Wicketkeeper: Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Taskin Ahmed
Team Composition: IND 8:3 BAN | Credits Left: 7.5
Full Squads
India:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Bangladesh:
Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
The Champions Trophy 2025 match between India and Bangladesh promises an exciting contest, with both teams looking to start their campaign on a high. Stay tuned for live updates and match action!