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ODI World Cup 2023: Mohammed Shami is set to take Hardik Pandya's place in the upcoming New Zealand match

If the team management takes a decision after looking at the Dharamshala pitch, then it is possible that Mohammed Shami may get a chance against New Zealand.

Oct 21, 2023, 11:12 AMโ€ข3 min read

Hardik Pandya is set to miss India's upcoming match against New Zealand, owing to an ankle injury. Image- News9live

Due to injury, Hardik Pandya is out of the match against New Zealand in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. In such a situation, now the question arises that which player will be included in the Indian XI in his place.

Also Read: NED vs SL ODI World Cup 2023: Sybrand Engelbrecht-van Beek surpass Dhoni-Jadeja's ODI World Cup partnership record

It is possible that Mohammed Shami may get a chance against New Zealand. Image- News18
It is possible that Mohammed Shami may get a chance against New Zealand. Image- News18

New Zealand is in great form in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 and has won both its matches. In such a situation, India will have to decide after careful consideration as to who should be included in the team in place of Hardik. The match between India and New Zealand will be played in Dharamshala. The pitch of Dharamshala helps the bowlers and the batsmen can also bat well here. So the team management will be in confusion whether to enter the batsman in place of Hardik or give a chance to Mohammed Shami.

If the team management takes a decision after looking at the Dharamshala pitch, then it is possible that Mohammed Shami may get a chance against New Zealand. Shami has not got a chance to play even a single match in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 yet.

On the other hand, the Indian team can also bet on an additional spinner in place of Hardik. New Zealand's batsmen may struggle against the spinners. With this thinking in mind, the team management can give a chance to Ravichandran Ashwin.

Ishan Kishan is also in line to replace Hardik in the team. Whereas Surya Kumar Yadav has not got a chance yet. It has to be seen whether the team management goes with the batsman or the bowler instead of Hardik.

Also Read: ODI World Cup 2023: Warner and Marsh scored centuries as Australia beat Pakistan by 62 runs in a high-scoring fixture

Hardik Pandya is set to miss India's upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand in Dharamsala on Sunday, owing to an ankle injury sustained during the last clash against Bangladesh. His injury occurred while attempting to field during his own bowling, just three deliveries into his spell in Pune. The pain was substantial, forcing him to leave the field. The BCCI has officially announced that he won't accompany the team to Dharamsala and will instead head directly to the NCA in Bengaluru, where the medical team will monitor his condition.

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India vs Pakistan LIVE Updates, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Scores, News and Commentary: Kohli scores his 51st ODI ton; India win by 6 wickets

Catch the live updates, news, scores, and commentary of the India vs Pakistan match today in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

India vs Pakistan LIVE Updates, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Scores, News and Commentary: Kohli scores his 51st ODI ton; India win by 6 wickets | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome back to another LIVE coverage from Sportz Point. Today, we will cover the most highly-anticipated match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group Stage; as the Indian Cricket Team will take on the eternal arch-rivals Pakistan Cricket Team at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The iconic India vs Pakistan face-off always offers memorable moments and epic cricketing dramas. India will come to this game after a convincing victory over Bangladesh in their opening group game. On the contrary, Pakistan faced a tough defeat against New Zealand in their opening match.

Read Also | Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan match preview

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.

This is Soumit Bhattacharya, with the build-up. Later on, Payal Debnath and Koushik Biswas will take over to bring you all the LIVE Updates from the web desk.

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Feb 23, 2025, 4:35 PM

Match Summary

Feb 23, 2025, 4:23 PM

Kohli gets his 51st ton!

Feb 23, 2025, 4:12 PM

Hardik goes for 8!

He comes and goes. A boundary and then goes for another big shot. 

Shaheen Afridi gets him. 

India though are cruising here. 

Feb 23, 2025, 4:00 PM

Imam with a great catch to dismiss Iyer

Imam dives to his right and gets the catch. 

But Iyer has done his job. He goes after 56 from 67 balls. 

India need 27 runs in 66 balls.

Feb 23, 2025, 3:52 PM

Iyer gets his fifty

Shreyas Iyer puts one away, Pakistan vs India, Dubai, Champions Trophy, February 23, 2025

He is proving why he is rated so high! 

No doubt he is India's best No.4 in ODI format.

Shreyas Iyer gets to his fifty in 63 balls. Calm and composed inning. 

Feb 23, 2025, 3:28 PM

India cruising now!

India need 68 runs from 18.3 overs. Iyer (40 from 46 balls) and Kohli (65 off 77) are making it look easy now. 

Feb 23, 2025, 3:16 PM

Kohli gets to his fifty!

Feb 23, 2025, 3:09 PM

Abrar slows down things for India

7-19-1!

This is what the scoreboard says for Abrar Ahmed!

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

Abrar Ahmed gives Shubman Gill a send-off, Pakistan vs India, Dubai, Champions Trophy, February 23, 2025

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.

Feb 23, 2025, 2:23 PM

Virat Kohli completes 14000 ODI runs

Feb 23, 2025, 2:21 PM

Afridi's stunner to get Rohit

Feb 23, 2025, 2:16 PM

Solid start for India

Terrific start for India with the bat.

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 doesnโ€™t want to take the single.

Slower yorker and Khushdil canโ€™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-strikerโ€™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 - umpireโ€™s call goes in Pakistanโ€™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 Tahirโ€™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

India vs Pakistan LIVE Updates, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Scores, News and Commentary | Saud Shakeel gets to his half-century; Pakistan 137/2 in 31 overs

Shakeel backs away very late and Jadeja fires it into off-stump. The batter apologises. 

A single to end the over and thatโ€™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 doesnโ€™t give it out and Rohit doesnโ€™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 bowlerโ€™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 canโ€™t connect it well.

Takes a single off the third ball. Direct hit and Rizwan couldโ€™ve been in trouble.

But heโ€™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 doesnโ€™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 hasnโ€™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 Shakeelโ€™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 Rizwanโ€™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

India vs Pakistan LIVE Updates, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Scores, News and Commentary | Hardik takes Babar's wicket; Pakistan 47/1 in 9 overs

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

India vs Pakistan LIVE Updates, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Scores, News and Commentary | End of powerplay; Hardik takes first wicket for India; Pakistan 52/2 in 10 overs

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. Heโ€™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.

Mohammed Shami has the new ball in hand.

Feb 23, 2025, 8:41 AM

India playing XI

Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav.

Feb 23, 2025, 8:41 AM

Pakistan playing XI

Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.

Feb 23, 2025, 8:34 AM

Toss Update | PAK wins the toss, elects to bat first

Rizwan spun the coin as Rohit called for the head.

It is a tail, as Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first!

Feb 23, 2025, 6:54 AM

The biggest showdown

Feb 23, 2025, 6:46 AM

Match Preview: India vs Pakistan

Feb 23, 2025, 6:44 AM

The venue | Dubai International Stadium

Champions Trophy 2025: Dubai Cricket Stadium Pitch Report & Key Stats Ahead  of India vs Pakistan Match

Feb 23, 2025, 6:42 AM

How to watch the match?

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.

Feb 23, 2025, 6:41 AM

Match Details

Match: India vs Pakistan

Tournament: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - Group A

Date: 23 February 2025

Time: 2:30 pm IST

Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

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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.

Feb 20, 2025, 4:33 PMโ€ข6 min read

Bangladesh vs India Champions Trophy 2025 Match Report: Shami's five-wicket haul and Gill's patient ton hand India comfortable win | sportzpoint.com
Image | Getty Images

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

Shami gave India a perfect start: Mohammad Shami gave India the perfect start | sportzpoint.com
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

Bangladesh vs India Champions Trophy 2025 Match Report: Rohit Sharma messed up Axar Patel's chance of hat-trick | sportzpoint.com
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, Bangladesh vs India, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 | sportzpoint.com
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 Shamiโ€™s off-cutter on 68 off 114 balls. 

Fastest to take 200 ODI wickets: Mohammad Shami breaks the record of this Australian pacer | sportzpoint.com
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. 

Shami meantime dismissed Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Taskin Ahmed to get his give-wicket haul. With that wicket, Shami also became the Indian bowler with the most wickets in ICC events

Fighting maiden ODI ton from Hridoy

Bangladesh vs India Champions Trophy 2025 Match Report: Towhid Hridoy scored his maiden ODI ton, fighting cramps | sportzpoint.com
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

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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

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Rishad Hossain and Mehdy Hasan Miraz celebrate the wicket of Virat Kohli. Image | ICC

Virat Kohli came 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. 

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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.

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Fastest to take 200 ODI wickets: Mohammad Shami breaks the record of this Australian pacer

Mohammad Shami broke the record for the fastest to take 200 ODI wickets in terms of balls bowled with his five-wicket haul during India vs Bangladesh match in Champions Trophy 2025.

Feb 20, 2025, 1:42 PMโ€ข2 min read

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Mohammad Shami broke the record for the fastest to take 200 ODI wickets in terms of balls bowled with his five-wicket haul during India vs Bangladesh match in Champions Trophy 2025. Shami went past Mitchell Starc's record to break the record. 

Not only that, the Indian pacer now has equalled the record to become second fastest bowler to take 200 ODI wickets in terms of matches. Along with that, Mohamad Shami now has the record for the second best bowling figure by an Indian bowler in Champions Trophy history. 

Fewest balls to 200 ODI wickets

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5126 Mohammad Shami
5240 Mitchell Starc
5451 Saqlain Mushtaq
5640 Brett Lee
5783 Trent Boult
5883 Waqar Younis

Fewest ODIs to 200 wickets

102 Mitchell Starc
104 Mohammad Shami/ Saqlain Mushtaq
107 Trent Boult
112 Brett Lee
117 Allan Donald

Most wkt for India in World Cup & Champions Trophy

60 Mohammad Shami
59 Zaheer Khan
47 Javagal Srinath
43 Ravindra Jadeja

Best figures for India in Champions Trophy

5/36 Ravindra Jadeja vs WI The Oval 2013
5/53 Mohammad Shami vs Ban Dubai 2025 *
4/38 Sachin Tendulkar vs Aus Dhaka 1998
4/45 Zaheer Khan vs Zim Colombo RPS 2002

India bowled out Bangladesh for 228 in their first match of the Champions Trophy 2025. Shami were able to strike early with two wickets and at the end of the inning, he took three more wickets to earn his 6th five wicket haul in ODI cricket. 

Shami dismissed Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Taskin Ahmed. 

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Virat Kohli stats in ICC Tournaments

Indian batting legend Virat Kohli is gearing up for his fourth ICC Champions Trophy appearance, building on a journey full of highs and a few lessons. So, let's take a look at the Virat Kohli stats in ICC tournaments.

Feb 19, 2025, 7:11 AMโ€ข3 min read

Virat Kohli stats in ICC Tournaments

Everyone's eyes are going to be on Indian cricket team star Virat Kohli in the ICC Champions Trophy

The tournament being hosted by Pakistan Cricket Board is going to start from Today 19th February. A total of eight teams will participate in the Champions Trophy and the Indian team will play all its matches in Dubai.

Also Read: Rohit Sharma in ICC tournaments for India

Virat Kohli had failed to score runs in the last few series but returned to form by playing a half-century innings in the ODI series against England. 

The team management and fans are hopeful that their star player will perform brilliantly in the Champions Trophy and the team will become champion for the third time.

Kohli also has a chance to become the fastest to complete 14,000 ODI runs in the upcoming Champions Trophy.

So, let's take a look at the Virat Kohli stats in ICC tournaments.

Virat Kohli stats in ICC tournament 

Virat Kohli stats in ICC Tournaments

Virat Kohli has played a total of 90 innings across various ICC events, amassing 3,758 runs.

His performances showed his consistency and ability to deliver for India in crucial international tournaments.

Here is a look at Virat Kohli's performances across various ICC tournaments.

Tournament Innings Runs Average Strike Rate
2009 Champions Trophy 2 95 95 74.2
2011 World Cup 9 282 35.2 82.2
2012 T20 World Cup 5 185 46.2 122.5
2013 Champions Trophy 5 176 58.7 95.7
2014 T20 World Cup 6 319 106.3 129.1
2015 World Cup 8 305 50.8 81.6
2016 T20 World Cup 5 273 136.5 146.8
2017 Champions Trophy 5 258 129 98.9
2019 World Cup 9 443 55.4 94.1
2021 T20 World Cup 3 68 34 100
2022 T20 World Cup 6 296 98.7 136.4
2023 World Cup 11 765 95.6 90.3
2024 T20 World Cup 8 151 18.9 112.7

Captained the team in ICC event in 2017

Virat Kohli stats in ICC Tournaments

Kohli captained the team for the first time in an ICC event in 2017, guiding India to the finals. Despite their strong run, India lost to arch-rivals Pakistan by a massive 180-run margin.

Also Read: India vs Pakistan in ICC tournament results

CT debut came in 2009

Virat Kohli stats in ICC Tournaments

Virat Kohli's Champions Trophy debut came in 2009 when India was knocked out in the group stage after losses to Pakistan and Australia. 

However, it was during that very tournament that Kohli had his first breakthrough moment, scoring a crucial 79* against the West Indies in a tense chase of 130.

The 2013 tournament saw Kohli rise to even greater heights, with MS Dhoni leading India to the trophy after a thrilling final win against England.

Virat Kohli stats in ICC Champions Trophy 

Virat Kohli has played 13 matches in the ICC Champions Trophy, scoring 529 runs in 12 innings.

His highest score is an unbeaten 96, with an impressive batting average of 88.16.

Kohli has hit five half-centuries but no centuries in the tournament.

Here is a look at Virat Kohli stats in Champions Trophy.

Matches Innings Runs Highest Score Batting Average 50s/100s
13 12 529 96* 88.16 5/0
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India vs Pakistan in ICC tournament results

As the cricketing fraternity gets ready to witness another epic clash between India and Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, here is a head to head list of India vs Pakistan in ICC tournament clashes.

Feb 18, 2025, 3:45 PMโ€ข5 min read

India vs Pakistan in ICC tournament results

India and Pakistan have a storied rivalry in cricket, especially in ICC events, creating intense matches that fans eagerly anticipate. 

Also Read: Top 5 Iconic Moments from the India vs Pakistan ODI World Cup matches

As the cricketing fraternity gets ready to witness another epic clash between India and Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, here is a head to head list of India vs Pakistan in ICC tournament clashes. 

India vs Pakistan in ICC tournament

India clearly leads the Indo-Pak rivalry 10-4 overall in the ICC tournaments. 

Matches India Won Pakistan Won 
14 10 4

ODI World Cup 1992 | India Won

In their first ICC World Cup encounter, India defeated Pakistan by 43 runs.

Batting first, India scored 216/7 in 49 overs (reduced due to slow over rate by Pakistan). Pakistan scored 173 in their allotted overs losing all the wickets.

Player of the Match in was Sachin Tendulkar.

ODI World Cup 1996 | India Won

India won against Pakistan by 39 runs in a thrilling encounter.

India posted 287/8 in 50 overs, thanks to Navjot Singh Sidhuโ€™s 93 and Ajay Jadejaโ€™s quick 45.

In reply, Pakistan could only manage 248/9. 

Player of the Match in that match was Navjot Singh Sidhu.

ODI World Cup 1999 | India Won

India won again in a close match by 47 runs.

Rahul Dravidโ€™s 61 and Sachin Tendulkarโ€™s 45 helped India reach 227/6. Pakistan was bowled out for 180 in pursuit. 

Player of the Match in that match was Venkatesh Prasad.

ODI World Cup 2003 | India Won

India maintained their unbeaten World Cup record against Pakistan with a 6-wicket victory.

Pakistan made 273/7, with Saeed Anwarโ€™s 101. In reply, Sachin Tendulkarโ€™s 98 and Rahul Dravidโ€™s 44 led India to 276/4 in 45.4 overs. 

Sachin Tendulkar was chosen the Player of the Match for his brilliant performance.

Champions Trophy 2004 | Pakistan Won

Pakistan won the toss and asked India to bat. India posted 200/10 backed by Rahul Dravidโ€™s 67.

Pakistan however came out victorious making 201/7. Thanks to Mohammad Yousufโ€™s knock of 81. 

Player of the Match was Mohammad Yousuf.

Champions Trophy 2009 | Pakistan Won

Pakistan (302/9) had an upper hand during this ICC Champions Trophy fixture against India (248/10) as they went on beating India by 54 runs.

Shoaib Malik took on the Indian bowling with his 128 run knock. As a result he was chosen Player of the Match.

ODI World Cup 2011 | India Won

India won by 29 runs in a high-pressure semi-final match. India scored 260/9, boosted by Sachin Tendulkarโ€™s 85.

Pakistan managed 231/10 in their chase. Player of the Match was Sachin Tendulkar.

ODI World Cup 2015 | India Won

India extended their World Cup winning streak against Pakistan with a 76-run victory.

India batted first and scored 300/7, thanks to Virat Kohliโ€™s 107. Pakistan was restricted to 224/10 in their reply. 

Player of the Match was Virat Kohli.

Champions Trophy 2017 | Pakistan Won

Pakistan won by 180 runs in the final. Batting first, Pakistan made 338/4, with Fakhar Zaman scoring 114.

In response, India could only manage 158/10. Player of the Match was Fakhar Zaman.

ODI World Cup 2019 | India Won

India won again by 89 runs (DLS method) in a rain-affected match.

India scored 336/5 in 50 overs, with Rohit Sharmaโ€™s 140. Pakistan could only manage 212/6 in 40 overs. 

Player of the Match was Rohit Sharma.

T20 World Cup 2021 | Pakistan Won 

Pakistan finally broke their losing streak against India in T20 World Cups.

They dominated the match from start to finish, restricting India to 151/7 and chasing it down without losing a single wicket.

This 10-wicket victory was historic for Pakistan with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan guiding the men in green home.

Player of the Match in that match was Shaheen Shah Afridi for his outstanding bowling attack.

T20 World Cup 2022 | India Won 

Pakistan set a target of 160 runs. Virat Kohli played a magical innings, helping India chase down the target in the last over with 4 wickets remaining.

Player of the Match was Virat Kohli.

ODI World Cup 2023 | India Won

India won the match over Pakistan by 7 wickets and maintained their unbeaten streak against arch-rivals.

India absolutely dominated Pakistan and registered one of the biggest wins in the history of the World Cup.

Men in Blue won the toss and opted to bowl. However, the entire Pak middle order just crumbled under the suffocating bowling of India.

As a result Pakistan was reduced to a below-average 191 score in 42.5 overs.

In reply India chased down the target in just 30.3 overs.

Jasprit Bumrah was chosen the Player of the Match.

T20 World Cup 2024 | India Won 

India scripted an incredible turnaround to beat arch-rivals Pakistan by six runs.

Sent in to bat first by Pakistan, India struggled and were bundled out for just 119 in 19 overs. 

Chasing a low total, Pakistan seemed to be in the driverโ€™s seat right until the 15th over before some sensational death bowling from India restricted them to 113. 

This was the lowest total ever defended by India in a T20I match.

Jasprit Bumrah was the Player of The Match for his outstanding performance of 3/14 (4).

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