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India on Thursday defeated Bangladesh in their opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. Thanks to brilliant performances from Mohammed Shami and Shubman Gill, India thrashed Bangladesh by 6 wickets. While Shami picked up a five-wicket haul in the first innings to restrict Bangladesh to a score of 228, Gill smashed his 8th ODI hundred to help his side chase down the target with ease.
India thrash Bangladesh in Champions Trophy opener
Opting to bat first, Bangladesh endured a disastrous start, losing three wickets inside the first two overs. Mohammed Shami (5/53) and debutant Harshit Rana (3/31) tore through the top order, leaving the visitors reeling at 35/5 at one point in their innings. Towhid Hridoy played a lone hand, scoring a magnificent 100 off 118 balls, stitching a crucial 154-run partnership with Jaker Ali (68). Their efforts helped Bangladesh recover to a respectable 228 before being bowled out in the final over.
Shami was the pick of the bowlers, registering his sixth five-wicket haul in ODIs, while Rana impressed on Champions Trophy debut. Shami also completed 200 wickets in ODI cricket, becoming the seventh Indian bowler to do so.
In response, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma (41 off 36) got the hosts off to a flying start before falling to Taskin Ahmed. Shubman Gill (101*) took charge, constructing a patient innings alongside Virat Kohli (22) and Shreyas Iyer (15). Even as wickets fell at regular intervals, Gill remained unfazed, reaching his century in 125 balls. KL Rahul (41*) provided the finishing touches, ensuring India reached the target with a six.
Rishad Hossain (2/38) was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, but their total proved insufficient against a clinical Indian batting display. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill was named the Player of the Match for his brilliant knock.
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