Preview
The Champions Trophy is currently underway, with the upcoming match scheduled between India (IND) and Bangladesh (BAN) on February 20 at the Dubai International Stadium. This encounter promises to be a contest between the two-time Champions Trophy champions and the often unpredictable underdogs.
The Indian cricket team has recently completed an impressive ODI series on home soil, achieving a 3-0 victory over England. Despite the setback of star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah being unavailable for the tournament, the team possesses a strong lineup as they enter the competition and will aim to commence the tournament with a victory.
The Indian team recently achieved victory in their most recent ODI series; however, the Bangladesh team has struggled in the 50-over format, having lost their last two series. Specifically, Bangladesh faced defeats in the ODI series against both Afghanistan and the West Indies, resulting in an unfavorable standing in the ICC ODI rankings. The Tigers are eager to secure some victories to establish themselves as a leading international team.
Match Details
| Match | India vs Bangladesh, Match 2, Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Venue | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
| Date & Time | Thursday, February 20, 2025, 2:30 PM (IST) |
Pitch Report
The ILT20 has observed that the teams that have emerged victorious in matches held in Dubai have predominantly been those that chased down targets. Although the pitch tends to slow down over the course of the game, the presence of dew makes it advantageous for teams to opt to bowl first upon winning the toss.
Head-to-Head record
| Matches Played | 41 |
| Won by India | 32 |
| Won by Bangladesh | 8 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 01 |
India:
R Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, V Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, K Rahul (wk), A Patel, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, MShami, Arshdeep Singh.
Bangladesh:
T Hasan, Najmul Shanto (c), S Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, M Rahim (wk), M Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Sakib.
