The India vs Bangladesh match in the Champions Trophy 2025 has sparked a lot of debate about the relevance of ODI cricket, with empty stands in the 25,000-capacity Dubai International Cricket Stadium. However, on the field, India put up a dominant performance, winning the match by 6 wickets with 21 balls to spare. Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to bat first, but his decision backfired as India's bowlers, led by Mohammed Shami, tightened their grip early, reducing Bangladesh to 35/5.
Mohammed Shami marked his return to an ICC tournament in style, delivering a superb 5/53 to dismantle Bangladesh's batting lineup to 228. Shubman Gill then took charge with a masterful hundred, anchoring India's response with precision. His well-paced century (101* off 129 balls) ensured there were no hiccups, as India comfortably cruised to the target. The Champions Trophy has seen some exciting matches so far, but the low attendance has raised concerns about the future of ODI cricket. Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi questioned whether the format itself was losing its appeal, asking if one-day cricket should be scrapped and more Test cricket should be played.
Despite the concerns about ODI cricket, India's performance in the match was impressive, with Shubman Gill and Mohammed Shami being the standout players. Gill's century was his 4th consecutive 50+ score, and he continued his sensational form under the coaching of Gautam Gambhir. Shami's 5-wicket haul was also a notable performance, as he came back to his best in the opener of the Champions Trophy. The Indian team will look to build on this performance and make a strong case for themselves in the tournament. The cricket world will be watching with interest to see how the rest of the tournament unfolds.
Here are the match scores:
- India: 231/4 (Shubman Gill 101*, KL Rahul 41*)
- Bangladesh: 228 (Towhid Hridoy 100, Jaker Ali 68, Mohammed Shami 5/53)
The tournament schedule is as follows:
- India vs Bangladesh, 2nd match, Group A
- Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st match, Group A
- Afghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd match, Group B
The team rankings are:
- India: 1st
- Bangladesh: 7th
- Pakistan: 4th
- New Zealand: 3rd
In conclusion, India's win over Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy 2025 was an impressive performance, but the low attendance has raised concerns about the future of ODI cricket. The tournament will continue to be closely watched, and the Indian team will look to build on their strong start. With the likes of Shubman Gill and Mohammed Shami in their team, India has a good chance of making it to the final and winning the tournament.
