In a thrilling encounter at the Champions Trophy on February 20, 2025, India edged past Bangladesh with a six-wicket victory, marking a strong start to their campaign. The match, held at the Dubai International Stadium, showcased exceptional performances from both teams, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
Bangladesh, opting to bat first, faced early setbacks as India's pace attack, spearheaded by Mohammed Shami, dismantled their top order. Shami's impressive figures of 5-53, complemented by Harshit Rana's 3-31, left Bangladesh reeling at 35-5. However, a resilient 154-run partnership between Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali revived their innings. Hridoy's valiant 100, despite battling cramps, and Jaker's 68 guided Bangladesh to a total of 228 before being bowled out with two deliveries remaining.
Chasing 229, India encountered early challenges as they lost key wickets, including captain Rohit Sharma, who contributed 41 runs and surpassed the milestone of 11,000 ODI runs. Shubman Gill anchored the innings with an unbeaten 101, displaying composure under pressure. A crucial partnership with KL Rahul, who remained not out on 41, ensured India's victory with 21 balls to spare. Rahul sealed the win in style, hitting a six to conclude the match.
The match also featured a notable moment when spinner Axar Patel was on the verge of a hat-trick, having dismissed Tanzid Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim in consecutive deliveries. However, a dropped catch by Rohit Sharma off the next ball denied Axar the milestone. Rohit, acknowledging his lapse, humorously promised to make amends by taking Axar out for dinner.
This victory sets a positive tone for India as they prepare to face defending champions Pakistan in their next match in Dubai. Bangladesh, despite the loss, showcased resilience and will look to bounce back in their upcoming fixture against New Zealand in Rawalpindi.
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