Published Feb 21, 2025, 6:49 am IST
India's opening Champions Trophy match would have crumbled if the prince Subhman Gill wouldn't taken the command, he was supported by Kl Rahul who ensured India would par the line before any other wicket would commence. On a shiny day at Dubai International Stadium, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first.
But things were not that good for Bangladesh when they opted to bat they lost quick three wickets before reaching the score of 50,Mohammad Shami opened the account of wickets. Soon spinners took control over the Tigers it was quite unpredictable to read the ball which was turning a bit.
Poor fielding And Come Back Of Bangladesh
BBangladesh were in serious trouble where things changed dramatically where Axar hatrick chance was missed, which was dropped by Rohit Sharma at slips and within few minutes of time Hardik Pandaya drops a sitter catch of Zakir Ali. Both the drop catches of Jakir Ali and Towhid Hridoy proved costly to India where Ali went on to hit a half century.
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Towhid Hridoy scored his maiden Champions Trophy century but Bangladesh couldn't able to utilise their partnership well because after their wickets no proper support remained and the tail was exposed which was easily driven out by Indian team. In their quota of 50 overs Bangladesh able to score 228 runs losing all their wickets.
India Onto Chase And Subhman Gill To Rescue
IIndia begin their chase under lights captain Rohit Sharma and Subhman Gill leading the command. Rohit was with his same intent of attacking cricket and Subhman Gill supporting his captain quietly, India soon reach the mark of 50 and the chase was looking easy. But Taskin had the reply he removed the dangerously looking Rohit Sharma for 41. Then entered the king Kohli who had a good comeback against England. Kohli was chipping the ball quietly waiting for his opportunities to score.
But he too couldn't hold to much he got out at the score of 22 facing 38 balls which clearly depicts that he still couldn't able to figure it out. Soon Iyer too was departed but Gill never loosed his concentration he kept on playing and scoring his 50 at the other end wickets were crumbling, soon Axar departed making India in delibirate situation. But Rahul gave the key support to Gill. Both the batsman took the charge of chasing. Subhman Gill went on to make a fantastic century which was his first too in Champions Trophy
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Rahul too made well made 40 and kept the one end ticking ensuring no other falls from his side. India comfortably chased the target in 47 over and opened their account with the victory. India contained the unbeaten record by 6 and once again proved that chasing under the lights is quite easy. Subhman Gill was awarded with the man of the match award. India are going to face their arch rivals Pakistan on 23 February which will be a decider for Pakistan as they have lost the opener against New Zealand.
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