KKN Gurugram Desk | India vs Bangladesh LIVE Updates: The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has begun, with Team India facing Bangladesh in Dubai for their opening match. Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first, looking to set a challenging total. India made a couple of significant changes to their playing XI, leaving out mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and pacer Arshdeep Singh. Instead, they have opted for the pace duo of Mohammed Shami and Harshit Rana. The decision immediately paid off as Shami struck in the very first over, dismissing Soumya Sarkar for a duck.
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India XI:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammed Shami
Bangladesh XI:
- Tanzid Hasan
- Soumya Sarkar
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (C)
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Jaker Ali
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Rishad Hossain
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
2nd Match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Feb 20, 2025
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Match Status: Play In Progress
Bangladesh’s decision to bat first immediately came under pressure as Shami’s opening delivery was perfect. Shami got the ball to swing in, forcing Sarkar into a needless drive, and it resulted in an easy catch for KL Rahul behind the stumps.
Current Score:
BAN 2/2 (2.1 overs)
- Batsman: Tanzid Hasan 2* (4), Mehidy Hasan Miraz 0* (2)
- Bowler: Mohammad Shami 1/1 (1.1), Harshit Rana 1/1 (1)
Live Updates
14:40 (IST)
OUT! Shami Strikes Early
Mohammed Shami makes an immediate impact! Soumya Sarkar departs for a duck. Shami’s delivery swung in beautifully, and Sarkar drove unnecessarily, with KL Rahul taking a straightforward catch behind the stumps.
- Soumya Sarkar – OUT – c Rahul b Shami – 0(5)
- BAN 1/1 (1)
14:34 (IST)
First Ball, First Run for Bangladesh
Bangladesh is off the mark with an inside edge on the very first delivery.
14:32 (IST)
Game On!
Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar are at the crease for Bangladesh. Rohit Sharma hands the new ball to Mohammed Shami for the opening over.
14:24 (IST)
Time for National Anthems
Both teams, India and Bangladesh, line up on the field for the national anthems ahead of the start of the match.
14:22 (IST)
3 Spin Options for India
India will be relying on three frontline spinners today: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav. Jadeja and Axar are expected to tighten the screws in the middle overs, while Kuldeep will provide the wrist-spin option.
14:18 (IST)
Who Takes the New Ball?
Shami will bowl the first over, but the big question is who will be his partner? Harshit Rana has been preferred over Hardik Pandya for the new ball, which is a tactical move by the Indian team management.
14:14 (IST)
Big Selection Decisions for India
Without Jasprit Bumrah, India had to make tough decisions about their pace attack. Shami and Harshit Rana have been given the responsibility today, with Arshdeep Singh missing out. India hopes this change will prove fruitful.
14:12 (IST)
Bangladesh’s Playing XI
Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
14:09 (IST)
India’s Playing XI
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami.
14:08 (IST)
Two Big Changes for India
India has made two big calls for the match: no Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana alongside Mohammed Shami as the pace attack. Varun Chakravarthy has also been left out, with Ravindra Jadeja coming into the XI.
14:04 (IST)
Bangladesh Opt to Bat
Bangladesh’s captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, won the toss and chose to bat first. Bangladesh will aim to set a competitive total for India to chase.
13:55 (IST)
Toss Time Soon
The toss is just 5 minutes away at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Rohit Sharma will lead Team India, and Najmul Hossain Shanto leads Bangladesh.
13:54 (IST)
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Form
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are the backbone of India’s batting. Both showed glimpses of their form in the recent series against England. Kohli scored a solid fifty, while Rohit hit a brilliant century. Can they carry forward their good form in the Champions Trophy?
13:40 (IST)
Impressive Varun Chakravarthy
Despite his good form, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy missed out today, with Kuldeep Yadav being chosen. Kuldeep has been excellent in the nets and was particularly impressive against top batters.
13:22 (IST)
India’s Three Spinners
India is expected to go with three spinners today. Along with Jadeja and Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav will provide the wrist spin option. This move has worked well for India in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy.
13:01 (IST)
Arshdeep or Harshit Rana?
India faces a dilemma between Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana as the new-ball bowler. While Arshdeep has a left-arm angle that adds variety, Rana’s pace and bounce could be key in Dubai’s conditions.
12:51 (IST)
KL Rahul’s Position in the Batting Order
KL Rahul’s batting position has been a subject of debate. Will he bat at No. 5, his most successful position, or at No. 6 with Axar Patel coming in at No. 5?
12:41 (IST)
Group A is Competitive
With Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in Group A, every match will be crucial. A single defeat could change the entire dynamics of the group stage.
12:37 (IST)
India’s Clean Sweep Against England
India had a great run against England, winning both the ODI and T20 series. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill were in great form, but the real test comes now in the Champions Trophy.
12:35 (IST)
A Big Challenge for Both Teams
India faces a tough task against Bangladesh in their opening match. A solid performance today will go a long way in answering questions surrounding India’s form in the tournament.
12:28 (IST)
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