BAN vs PAK Series: Bangladesh fans fly Pakistani flags, gets slammed by former captain Mashrafe
Former Bangladesh Captain Mushrafe Mortaza slammed the Bangladesh fans who were flying Pakistani flags from the gallery in the 1st match of the Ban vs Pak T20I series
Former captain Mashrafe Mortaza slammed the Bangladesh fans for flying Pakistani flags from the gallery In the ongoing Ban vs Pak series in Dhaka. In the opening encounter, some Bangladesh fans were seen flying Pakistani flags on the ground. Pakistan will be playing 3 T20I matches and 2 Tests against the Bengal tigers started yesterday.
The former skipper got angry when he saw some Bangladeshi fans flying Pakistani flags in the ongoing Ban vs Pak series. Mashrafe Mortaza slams the Bangladeshi fans after the match.
Pakistan grabs victory by 4 wickets in the opening T20I match yesterday. However, Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah chooses bat after winning the toss. Bangladesh posted a target of 128 for the visitors. Meanwhile, in the run chase, Pakistan loses both their openers early. After that, Fakhar Zaman took the charge as Shadab and Mohammad Nawaz took Pakistan through the line. The next 2 T20Is will be on 20th and 22nd November in Dhaka.
However, the Test series will take place in Chattogram(1st Test) and Dhaka(2nd Test) starting from 26th November. Bangladesh losses their all games in the T20 World Cup Super 12. Meanwhile, Pakistan lost in the Semis against the champions Australia.
Another chapter of this storied rivalry is set to be written today and we are about to witness that! So just relax and enjoy the epic clash as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary of the epic India vs Pakistan match in the ICC CT '25.
Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli have struggled a bit against the spinner and Pakistan can feel if they can get a wicket here, they will be back in the game.
Feb 23, 2025, 2:46 PM
Abrar gets Gill | India 100/2
What a delivery to get the No. 1 ODI batter! He gives Gill a send-off as well.
Gill was completely beaten there as his stumps were rattled.
India 100/2. Gill goes for 46 from 52 balls.
Feb 23, 2025, 2:38 PM
India cross 100 in 17.2 overs
India cross 100 in just 17.2 overs with nearly a run-a-ball ball run rate.
Rohit (20 off 15) gave another quick start and after his dismissal, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli have continued the run flow.
India 64/1 after 10.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:52 PM
Pakistan folds for 241
Harshit to bowl the final over. Khushdil on strike. A couple of dot balls as Khushdil doesn’t want to take the single.
Slower yorker and Khushdil can’t even put bat on ball. Three dot balls to start the final over. OUT! Khushdil is caught at deep midwicket.
PAK 241 all out in 49.4 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:48 PM
Haris Rauf run out
Swung away on the leg-side by Rauf to deep midwicket. He hares for a second and looks like he is run out at the non-striker’s end.
PAK 241/9 in 49 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:46 PM
Another six from Rauf
Banged short and Rauf pulls this over deep square-leg for a maximum.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:45 PM
Khushdil hit six
Shami is greeted with a maximum. Khushdil stays still in his crease and pulls this over deep midwicket for a maximum. Cracking shot.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:41 PM
Harshit replaces Shami
Just five runs from the over.
Haris Rauf the new man in. A single is on offer off the last ball but Khushdil sends Haris back.
PAK 227/8 in 48 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:38 PM
Most catches by an Indian fielder in ODIs
Another record for Virat Kohli.
Kohli now holds the record for most catches by an Indian fielder in ODIs. That was his 157th catch in the format.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:34 PM
Naseem departs
Chipped to long off and Kuldeep Yadav gets his third wicket.
PAK 222/8 in 47 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:29 PM
Shami is back
Seven runs from the over including a leg-bye.
PAK 219/7 in 46 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:25 PM
Kuldeep continues
Just six runs from the over with the help of ones and twos.
Pakistan will at least need another 30 runs off the last five to make a match of this.
PAK 212/7 in 45 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:25 PM
Naseem keeps the strike
He guides the ball to deep third for a single and keeps the strike.
PAK 206/7 in 44 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:22 PM
Harshit comes back
Around the wicket to Khushdil. A single for the left-hander at deep midwicket. FOUR!
Outside edge, past the keeper and a streaky boundary for Naseem.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:19 PM
PAK 200/7 in 43 overs
Naseem Shah comes in and defends the hat-trick ball to deny Kuldeep.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:17 PM
Back-to-back wickets for Kuldeep
Salman is gone. He gets a leading edge after stepping out to heave this on leg-side and Jadeja settles under the ball at cover.
Consecutive wickets for Kuldeep as Shaheen is caught in front of the stumps off the backfoot.
Given by the umpire straightway and Shaheen goes upstairs. That was a horrible review as this is hitting middle of middle stump.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:14 PM
PAK 197/5 in 42 overs
Axar ends with 1/50 in 10 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:14 PM
First six of the innings
First maximum of the innings as Khushdil sweeps this over deep midwicket.
It looked like it went too high off the top edge but it eventually also went the distance.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:10 PM
LBW appeal
Salman gets a top edge on the reverse-sweep and that falls short of the man at short third. LBW appeal as Salman misses a reverse-sweep. Stifled appeal and Rohit goes upstairs.
Salman will survive as this is just kissing leg-stump - umpire’s call goes in Pakistan’s favour.
Five singles from the over. PAK 188/5 in 41 overs
Feb 23, 2025, 12:05 PM
Two more runs for Salman
Two more for Salman with a sweep behind square to end the over.
PAK 183/5 in 40 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:03 PM
Axar into his ninth over
A couple for Salman through fine-leg.
Feb 23, 2025, 12:02 PM
Jadeja continues
Reverse-sweep from Khushdil through cover. Shreyas and Rohit chase and Shreyas dives to keep it down to three.
Rohit looks to be in some discomfort as he clutches his hamstring.
PAK 177/5 in 39 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:59 AM
PAK 170/5 in 38 overs
Just three singles from the over.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:55 AM
PAK 167/5 in 37 overs
Feb 23, 2025, 11:52 AM
Tayyab Tahir is bowled
Good length ball on middle from Jadeja, turns away a touch to beat Tahir’s attempted dab to third-man, and the ball crashes into off-stump.
Khushdil Shah comes in.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:52 AM
Five singles from Axar's over
Five singles from the over as Tahir and Salman get in their groove.
PAK 165/4 in 36 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:47 AM
Hardik takes Shakeel
Shakeel holes out at deep midwicket.
Two wickets in quick succession and Pakistan has lost both its set batters on the cusp of the death overs.
PAK 160/4 in 35 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:45 AM
Boundary from Shakeel
Pulled away to the deep square-leg boundary by Shakeel.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:44 AM
Hardik with the ball
A low full toss and Shakeel misses out on a scoring opportunity, flicking it to mid-on.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:42 AM
Catch dropped again
Shakeel slog sweeps this high in the air and Kuldeep spills the chance at deep midwicket.
That was a very low chance but Kuldeep should have held on to it.
PAK 154/3 in 34 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:38 AM
Axar cleans up Rizwan
Axar bowled out Rizwan. Salman Ali Agha is the next man in.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:38 AM
Catch dropped
Launched very high in the air by Rizwan and Harshit Rana drops it at wide long-on.
PAK 150/2 in 33 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:33 AM
Hardik is back
Slow bouncer and that is too high - called wide.
A cutter outside off stump and it beats Rizwan as he looks to cut it.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:26 AM
Axar continues after the drinks break
Just five runs from the over.
PAK 142/2 in 32 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:22 AM
Fifty for Shakeel
Shakeel backs away very late and Jadeja fires it into off-stump. The batter apologises.
A single to end the over and that’s 50 for Shakeel, off 63 balls.
PAK 137/2 in 31 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:19 AM
Fifth over for Jadeja
FOUR! Scooped behind by Shakeel to the boundary.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:18 AM
Axar is back into the attack
Shakeel misses the reverse-sweep off the last ball of the over.
Another appeal, not given, and Rohit will not review.
PAK 129/2 in 30 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:16 AM
A loud lbw appeal from Jadeja
Five singles and a loud lbw appeal off the last ball.
Umpire doesn’t give it out and Rohit doesn’t take the review.
Definitely missing leg-stump as Shakeel missed the flick on leg-side.
PAK 126/2 in 29 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:12 AM
PAK 121/2 in 28 overs
A quick single by Rizwan, and a direct-hit at the bowler’s end but he has easily made his ground.
Shakeel pulls this to deep square-leg for a couple to end the over.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:08 AM
India looking for wicket
Heaved away by Rizwan and it just falls short of the fielder at midwicket.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:06 AM
Pakistan tries to shift the momentum
Rizwan with a flat-batted sweep and he finds the boundary at deep midwicket. Another sweep next ball and a couple this time for Rizwan.
PAK 116/2 in 27 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:03 AM
100 comes for Pakistan
Shakeel reverse sweeps this to the boundary behind point. Hundred up for Pakistan in 25.3 overs. FOUR! Another boundary to end the over.
PAK 107/2 in 26 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 11:00 AM
Fifty-run partnership for Shakeel and Rizwan
Rizwan sweeps and finally finds the fence towards square leg! Fifty-run partnership off 91 balls.
Five runs came in that over.
PAK 99/2 in 25 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:57 AM
Four singles in 24th over
Rizwan attempts sweeps off the first two balls but can’t connect it well.
Takes a single off the third ball. Direct hit and Rizwan could’ve been in trouble.
But he’s inside the crease, so not out. Four singles in that over.
PAK 94/2 in 24 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:50 AM
Jaddu in action
Shakeel cuts past point but Kuldeep chases the ball well and doesn’t let it cross the rope, three runs. Four came in that over.
PAK 90/2 in 23 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:49 AM
PAK 86/2 in 22 overs
Three singles off the first four balls. Kuldeep hasn’t found his length today.
Shakeel reverse sweeps and takes a quick single.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:47 AM
Kuldeep for his third over
Rizwan sweeps to get a single. Shakeel gives him the strike back off the next ball.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:43 AM
Harshit Rana in action
Harshit Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.
Three dot balls on the trot. A single to end the over. A single to end the over.
PAK 82/2 in 21 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:41 AM
Kuldeep is back
Shakeel sweeps but can only get a single. Kuldeep follows it up with three dot balls. Make it four.
A single off the last ball. PAK 79/2 in 20 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:39 AM
Harshit Rana replaces Pandya
Leading edge off Shakeel’s bat but over the cover fielder, just a single.
Three singles in that over.
PAK 77/2 in 19 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:37 AM
PAK 74/2 in 18 overs
India has put on a choke-hold.
PAK 74/2 in 18 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:35 AM
Rohit Sharma is back on the field
Rohit Sharma is back on the field. This will see Shubman Gill returning to the duties of vice-captain.
Axar Patel will continue to bowl from his end.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:28 AM
Pandya is back
Just 2 runs in the over.
PAK 72/2 in 17 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:26 AM
Better over for Pakistan
Better over for Pakistan as Rizwan, Shakeel rotate the strike on three occasions.
PAK 70/2 in 16 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:24 AM
A boundary after 32 balls
Axar Patel to Shakeel, ramps the ball over keeper, smart shot.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:22 AM
Just two singles in Hardik's over
Just two singles in the over.
PAK 63/2 in 15 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:21 AM
Nearly five overs since the last boundary
Nearly five overs since the last boundary was scored. India has been splendid with the ball.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:15 AM
Drinks break
Feb 23, 2025, 10:12 AM
Shami into the attack again
Dot balls are piling up for Pakistan. Just two singles in that over. India has been too good with the ball.
PAK 61/2 in 14 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:12 AM
India need another wicket
India need another wicket here to bowl out Pakistan early. Bangladesh were reeling at 32/5 at one stage but they still went on to breach the 200-run mark.
Another couple of wickets here will give India a chance to dismiss the Men in Green under a score of 200.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:10 AM
Just one run in 13th over
Runs have dried up for Pakistan. It is hot as well in Dubai.
Hardik bowling really well today. Beats Rizwan’s outside off the last ball.
Just one run in the over.
PAK 59/2 in 13 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:04 AM
Good over by Shami
Good over by Shami after receiving medical treatment on his right leg.
Three runs off the over.
PAK 58/2 in 12 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 10:02 AM
Shami is back
Shami is back and his pace seems to be back where it should be.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:59 AM
Three singles in 11 over
India controlling the boundary rate here. Three singles in that over.
PAK 55/2 in 11 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:51 AM
Mohammad Rizwan in at four
Rizwan is off the mark with a four off the first ball. Swept away towards square leg. End of PowerPlay.
PAK 52/2 in 10 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:50 AM
Imam ul Haq is run out
Imam ul Haq is run out trying to steal a quick single. Hit the ball towards mid on and Axar Patel picked the ball and threw directly at the stumps.
Imam was well short of the crease. Imam falls for 10 off 26.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:47 AM
Saud Shakeel in at three
Down the leg and Shakeel tucks it away past keeper for four off the first ball. It is given as leg bye.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:42 AM
Hardik takes Babar
Hardik. Four!! Another boundary for Babar as he leans on to another cover drive. OUT!
Another attempted drive and this time he gets an outside edge straight to keeper. First wicket for India.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:40 AM
Axar Patel into the attack
Imam gets a single off the first ball. Four! Babar comes down the track and goes towards long on.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:40 AM
PAK 30/6 in 7 over
Hardik Starts well, outside off and Babar is happy to leave.
Down the leg wide, eighth wide bowled by Indian bowlers today.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:36 AM
Pandya replaces Shami
Hardik Pandya to Babar Azam, No run.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:34 AM
PAK 26/0 in 6 overs
Another terrific delivery by Harshit and goes very close to the outside edge. He’s bowling well so far, good pace as well. Down the leg wide.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:30 AM
Harshit comes for 6th over
Harshit beats Imam off the first ball.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:26 AM
Pakistan 25/0 in 5 overs
Midway through the first powerplay, as Pakistan are on 25/0 in 5 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:21 AM
Another four from Babar
Babar beautifully played the shot to the cover for another boundary against Rana.
Pakistan 22/0 in 4 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:19 AM
Babar hits his first four!
Babar Azam with a great placement as the ball went through the wide mid-wicket for his first boundary of the game.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:17 AM
PAK 14/0 in 3 overs
Good running between the wickets from Imam and Babar added four runs to the scorecard.
PAK 14/0 in 3 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:15 AM
Back-to-back dots from Shami
Imam Ul-Haq faced two consecutive dots from Shami.
Shami almost trapped Imam with his typical good-length deliveries.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:12 AM
Good over from Harshit Rana
Only four runs from Rana's first over.
Pakistan 10/0 in 2 overs.
Feb 23, 2025, 9:07 AM
Back-to-back wide balls from Shami
Feb 23, 2025, 9:04 AM
Mohammed Shami with the first over
Players are out in the middle. Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq in the middle for Pakistan.
From head-to-head stats, possible lineups, and fantasy team predictions, get everything on our match preview ahead of the Bangladesh vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 match.
Match Details
Match: Bangladesh vs New Zealand
Tournament: ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Match No. 6
Date: 24 February 2025
Time: 2.30 pm IST
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
How to watch the match?
Cricket fans from India can watch the Bangladesh vs New Zealand match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 live on Star Sports TV Channel Network in multiple languages. Moreover, they can stream the match live on JioHotstar App and Website with a paid subscription.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Head-to-head in ODIs
Bangladesh and New Zealand have competed against each other 45 times in ODIs. New Zealand leads the rivalry with 33 wins, while Bangladesh has recorded 11 victories. One match ended without a result.
This will be the first match of the ongoing Champions Trophy in Rawalpindi, and the pitch is reportedly expected to be friendly for batting.
Batters may enjoy the good bounce and carry on this surface, allowing them to execute their strokes effectively. We may witness a high-scoring game.
On the bowling front, pacers will likely extract some movement early with the new ball, while spinners will come into play during the middle overs as the pitch wears down.
Team News and Recent Form: Bangladesh
Towhid Hridoy scored his maiden ODI century against India. (Image Credit | ICC)
Bangladesh suffered a tough defeat against India in their opening game of the Champions Trophy 2025. While batting first, Bangladesh only managed to post 228 on the scorecard in 49.4 overs, losing all wickets.
Towhid Hridoy (100 off 118) and Jaker Ali (68 off 114) helped Bangladesh survive their innings, but India chased down the score in 46.3 overs, winning the game by six wickets.
The match against New Zealand is a do-or-die game for the Bangladesh cricket team, as another defeat will knock them out of the tournament.
As of now, things might look much tougher for Bangladesh, but the Bengal Tigers will boost their confidence by recalling the 9-wicket victory against the Kiwis on December 23rd, 2023.
Given the performance against India despite a defeat, the Bangladesh team is expected to field an unchanged eleven.
New Zealand won by 60 runs against Pakistan in the opening match. (Image Credit | ICC)
New Zealand commenced their Champions Trophy quest in style, dominantly beating the hosts Pakistan in the opening game in Karachi. Tom Latham (118* off 104) and Will Young (107 off 113) produced two magnificent centuries to lead the Kiwis to a mammoth total of 320/5 in 50 overs.
In response, New Zealand bowlers bowled out Pakistan on 260 in 47.2 overs. Will O'Rourke (9-0-47-3), accompanied by Mitchell Santner (10-0-66-3) and Matt Henry (7.2-1-25-2) inspired the Kiwis to win the game by 60 runs.
However, New Zealand will look to ensure their semi-final berth with a second consecutive win, not leaving any pressure before taking on India in the final group game.
With Rachin Ravindra not being fit, New Zealand will likely opt for an unchanged line-up against Bangladesh.
Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
New Zealand
Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Micheal Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Will O'Rourke
Fantasy team prediction: Bangladesh vs New Zealand
Tom Latham (wk), Will Young, Devon Conway, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Taskin Ahmed, Mistafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain
Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan match preview | Head-to-head stats, Possible XI, match prediction, streaming details
India and Pakistan's matches have always been considered epic clashes in the ICC tournaments. Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Pakistan clash in Champions Trophy 2025.
The Indian cricket team will be aiming to continue their winning momentum when they lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their second Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, February 23.
India and Pakistan's matches have always been considered epic clashes in the ICC tournaments. In the last decade, the two teams have not faced much due to strained relations between the two countries.
Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Pakistan clash in Champions Trophy 2025.
Match Details
Match: India vs Pakistan
Tournament: ChampionsTrophy 2025, 5th Match Group A
Date: 23 February 2025
Time: 2:30 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Streaming Details
The live telecast of the India vs Pakistan match will be available on the Star Sports network in India.
The live streaming will be available on the JioHostar App and website in India.
India vs Pakistan: Head-to-head stats in Champions Trophy
India have played Pakistan five times in ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan won the first two before India drew level with two wins in the next two occasions.
Pakistan went 3-2 ahead with a win in their last encounter in 2017.
Pakistan are ahead in terms of overall ODI record as well, having won 73 games and losing 57 (NR: 5).
The arch-rivals last met in the 2023 World Cup as India claimed a massive seven-wicket win.
Meanwhile, the two teams have clashed twice in Dubai in ODIs. India prevailed on both occasions.
Cricket's biggest rivalry India vs Pakistan will take center stage when both the neighbours take on each other in Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Sunday. Before both teams go at each other to win the bragging rights, here are the India vs Pakistan head-to-head stats in ODI cricket.
Although India have always dominated Pakistan in ICC events, Pakistan have dominated India in overall ODI cricket. From the 1980s and 1990s, Pakistan used to give a strong fight to India in ODI cricket. However, post the start of 2000, India have started getting back to their neighbour with more wins in this format. After the stoppage of bilateral cricket between the countries, they only face each other in ICC events.
India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head stats in ODI cricket
India and Pakistan have faced each other 135 times in ODI cricket so far. India have won 57 times while Pakistan have emerged victorious 73 times. 5 matches have finished without any results.
Total Matches
India Won
Pakistan Won
Abandoned/NR
135
57
73
5
India vs Pakistan head-to-head stats in ICC ODI events
Till now in ICC ODI events in men's cricket India and Pakistan have faced each other 13 times. India have dominated 10 times while Pakistan have won three times.
India have never lost to Pakistan in ICC ODI Cricket World Cups. This means all of those three defeats have come in ICC Champions Trophy only.
India vs Pakistan head-to-head stats in Champions Trophy
Pakistan have dominated India in the Champions Trophy so far. In the five matches they have played against each other in the Champions Trophy, Pakistan have won thrice while India won twice.
Bangladesh vs India Champions Trophy 2025 Match Report: Shami's five-wicket haul and Gill's patient ton hand India comfortable win
Shubman Gill scored his 8th and second consecutive ODI ton as India comfortably defeated Bangladesh in their first game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
India started their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a win over Bangladesh on Thursday in Dubai. Despite a ton from Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Shami's five-wicket haul had restricted Bangladesh to 228 in the first inning. Shubman Gill then scored his 8th ODI ton to take India home with six wickets in hands and 21 balls remaining. Here are the highlights of the Bangladesh vs India match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Shami gave India a perfect start
Mohammad Shami dismissed Sarkar on duck. Image | Associated Press
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and decided to put runs on the board. With three pacers in the team and two excellent spinners, they were confident to defend anything on that Dubai wicket, which everyone knew would get slower with time.
However, to put pressure on a team like India, the Tigers needed at least a respectable total on the board. A fiery opening spell from Mohammad Shami and Harshit Rana put them in a spot of bother. Shami nicked off Soumya Sarkar in the first over on a duck while captain Shanto was sent back by Rana in the next over on a duck as well.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (5) tried to build a partnership with Tanzid Hasan but Shami got the better of him in the seventh over.
Rohit messed up Axar's hat-trick
Axar Patel dismissed Tanzid Hasan and Rahim on back-to-back balls. Image | Associated Press
Post that wicket, Axar Patel was brought into the attack by Rohit Sharma and he nearly became the first Indian bowler to get a hat-trick in an ICC event for India. Patel first removed Tanzid Hasan on 25. KL Rahul took a sharp catch behind the stumps. In the next ball, Mushfiqur Rahim edged one to Rahul to bring Axar on a hat-trick.
In the hat-trick ball, Axar did what he could have done, but Rohit Sharma missed an easy catch at the first slip to dismiss the historical moment.
Record partnership from Hridoy and Ali
Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali put up a record 154-run partnership for a the 6th wicket. Image | AFP
From being 35/5, Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy put up a massive 154-run partnership, which is the highest 6th-wicket partnership for Bangladesh in ODI cricket. But, the scenes would not have been the same if Hardik Pandya had not dropped Hridoy on 24 in the 20th over.
Shami with a five-fer
Not only that two overs later, KL Rahul missed a stumping chance of Jaker Ali on 24. Finally, Mohammad Shami was able to break the partnership as Jaker Ali tried to change gears against Shami’s off-cutter on 68 off 114 balls.
Shami became the fastest bowlers in tems of ball bowled to take 200 ODI wickets.
Rishad Hossain tried to score a few quick runs but Harshit Rana got the better of him with a short ball in the 46th over. Bangladesh would have gotten more runs if Towhid Hridoy had not cramped badly. The right-handed batter nearly had to drag himself out of the crease to complete his runs. He was on the ground in agonising pain multiple times.
Towhid Hridoy scored his maiden ODI ton, fighting cramps. Image | ICC
Hridoy though kept himself going and completed his maiden ODI ton even under tremendous pain. He was finally caught in the short fine leg on 100 off Harshit Rana as Bangladesh finished on 228 in the first inning.
Flying start to India's inning
Rohit and Gill put scored 69 in first powerplay. Image | ICC
In the break, Axar Patel stated that the wickets got slower as the ball got older. So, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill at the top of the order, it was quite evident they would have gone for some quick runs against the pacers.
They did that as India reached 69 runs in the first powerplay but lost Rohit Sharma on 41 off 36 in the second last ball of the powerplay. Rohit tried to clear in the circle, but could not connect the short ball from Taskin and was caught around the edge of the circle. Rohit went back to the dressing room but not before becoming the second fastest to score 11000 ODI runs.
Bangladeshi spinners controlled the middle overs
Rishad Hossain and Mehdy Hasan Miraz celebrate the wicket of Virat Kohli. Image | ICC
Virat Kohlicame at number three and soon Shanto brought his spinners Miraz and Rishad to stop the modern master. The plan fell into place as well and Kohli (22) was caught at backward point while trying a cut shot against Rishad.
However, Shubman Gill looked apart as he scored his fourth consecutive ODI fifty. Shreyas Iyer came at number four and after a few good-looking strokes, was outfoxed by a slower one from Mustafizur Rahaman on 15 from 17 balls.
With spinners bowling at random, India sent Axar Patel at number five as the run flow got stuck as well. It looked like India were waiting for the spell of spinners to finish. But, Patel could resist the wrong one from Risahd and top-edged to put the match somewhat level.
Gill hit back-to-back ODI ton to take India home. Image | ICC
Bangladesh could have made things worse for India if Jaker Ali would not have missed an easy catch at deep mid-wicket on 7 in the 37th over.
With the net run rate being around 4 and 5, India decided to go slow and steady. Gill and Rahul started accumulating singles and doubles with a boundary here and there. They completed their 50-run partnership in 66 balls as Rishad Hossain finished his spell with 38/2 in 10 overs.
As India got close to the target, Gill brought out his big shots and completed his consecutive ODI ton in 125 balls to take India home. Gill was patient and skilful enough to take the game deep and away from Bangladesh with his 8th ODI ton in just 51 games.
Gill remained unbeaten on 101 from 129 balls while Rahul finished off in style with a six as he was undefeated on 41 from 47. India bagged their first win in the Champions Trophy and will face Pakistan in their next game on Sunday.
BAN vs IND: Match Summary
A solid start for Team India in the Champions Trophy!
Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 101* and KL Rahul’s steady 41* guided India to a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh. 🩵🇮🇳
A confident chase to kick off the campaign in style!
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