India began their ICC Champions Trophy campaign with a convincing six-wicket win over Bangladesh, thanks to an unbeaten century from Shubman Gill and a five-wicket haul from Mohammed Shami. Bangladesh, who were put into bat, struggled to 35-5 before a 154-run partnership between Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali helped them post a total of 228. Hridoy scored his maiden ODI century, while Ali contributed 68. However, their efforts were overshadowed by Shami's impressive bowling, which included his 200th ODI wicket, and Gill's unbeaten century in the chase.
India's chase got off to a swift start, with Rohit Sharma and Gill putting on 69 runs for the first wicket. Although they lost a few wickets in the middle overs, Gill's poise and KL Rahul's unbeaten 41 ensured that India reached their target with 21 balls to spare. The win puts India in a strong position in Group A, and they will look to build on this momentum when they face Pakistan on Sunday. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will aim to bounce back against New Zealand on Monday.
The match saw several notable performances, including Shami's five-wicket haul, which made him the quickest man to 200 ODI wickets in terms of balls bowled. Gill's century was also a highlight, as he became the eighth Indian batsman to score a century in the Champions Trophy. The partnership between Hridoy and Ali was another notable aspect of the match, as they put on the highest sixth-wicket stand for Bangladesh in ODIs.
Here are the match scores:
- Bangladesh: 228 all out in 49.4 overs (Towhid Hridoy 100, Jaker Ali 68; Mohammed Shami 5-53)
- India: 231-4 in 46.3 overs (Shubman Gill 101*, KL Rahul 41*; Rishad Hossain 2-38)
The win is a significant boost for India, who are looking to win their third Champions Trophy title. With a strong batting line-up and a potent bowling attack, they are one of the favorites to lift the trophy. However, they will face stiff competition from other teams, including Pakistan, Australia, and England.
India's next match against Pakistan is expected to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams having a strong record in the Champions Trophy. The match will be played on Sunday, and it will be a crucial one for both teams. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will look to regroup and come back stronger against New Zealand on Monday. The Champions Trophy is shaping up to be an exciting tournament, with several teams in contention for the title.
