Dew Factor Absent – Will Teams Rethink Their Toss Strategy?

Unlike usual expectations, there was no dew today, as confirmed by the curator, who had observed dry conditions over the past few days. If this pattern continues, teams might start reconsidering the usual trend of winning the toss and opting to chase.

Batting in the second innings wasn’t easy, with the pitch getting slower. One might wonder how the game would have unfolded had Bangladesh included Nasum Ahmed, given the conditions. This also raises a key question—does India’s decision to load their squad with spinners make sense? Based on today’s game, the early signs point to yes, but it's still too soon to draw conclusions from just one match.

India now shifts focus to their high-voltage clash against Pakistan on Sunday, while the tournament action continues with South Africa and Afghanistan set to begin their campaign in Karachi tomorrow. Stay tuned for all the updates. Good night!

India Edges Past Bangladesh in a Hard-Fought Contest

This was a game where neither team had it easy. Bangladesh staged an impressive recovery from 35/5, with Towhid Hridoy’s century helping them post a respectable total. With the ball, they kept India in check, picking up key wickets despite conceding a quick start.

The match could have taken a different turn had Jaker Ali held on to KL Rahul’s catch when India still needed 63 runs. That proved to be the turning point, as India capitalized on the missed chance and accelerated to shut the door on Bangladesh.

Rohit Sharma was aggressive in the powerplay, while Shubman Gill paced his innings brilliantly, shifting gears when needed. Rishad Hossain troubled India, removing both Virat Kohli and Axar Patel, while Mustafizur Rahman’s clever slower ball got rid of Shreyas Iyer. However, KL Rahul and Gill batted with composure, ensuring India crossed the finish line.

A gritty win like this boosts confidence, and India will take key learnings from this match as they gear up for the big clash against Pakistan. Having understood how the pitch behaves, they’ll be better prepared for the upcoming battles in the Champions Trophy 2025.

KL Rahul Finishes in Style as India Seals Victory!

India kicks off their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a convincing win, as KL Rahul smashes a towering six over backward square leg to finish the chase in style.

A short ball from Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Rahul was quick to rock back and pull it effortlessly into the stands. A dominant performance from India, with Shubman Gill’s century setting the foundation and Rahul providing the finishing touch. A perfect start to their tournament journey!

Fewest innings to eight ODI 100s for India
51 S Gill
57 S Dhawan
68 V Kohli
98 G Gambhir
111 S Tendulkar

Slowest ODI hundreds for India since 2010 (by balls faced)
138 S Tendulkar vs Ban Mirpur 2012
128 R Sharma vs SA Southampton 2019
125 M Tiwary vs WI Chennai 2011
125 S Gill vs Ban Dubai 2025

Shubman Gill Smashes His 8th ODI Century!

Shubman Gill continues his sensational form in ODIs, bringing up his 8th century in style. With this knock, he now has two fifties and two hundreds in his last four ODIs, proving his consistency and class in the format.

This innings wasn’t just about stroke play but also about resilience. The pitch got tougher with the older ball, and India lost wickets at the other end, but Gill remained composed. His ability to anchor the innings under pressure once again showcased his maturity beyond his years.

Reaching the milestone with a crisp drive through cover, Gill celebrated with a big smile, removed his helmet, and acknowledged the standing ovation from his teammates. A well-crafted century that has put India in a commanding position!

After 45 Overs – India in Control

IND 221/4, with Shubman Gill just one run away from a well-deserved century, sitting on 99 off 123 balls. KL Rahul is providing steady support at 33 off 44.

With five overs left, India looks set for a strong finish. Can Gill reach his century in the next over?

Score after 40 overs

India: 189/4

Score after 35 overs

India: 161/4

Score after 32 overs 

India: 151/4

Rishad Hossain gets Axar Patel! 

Axar Patel caught and bowled by Rishad Hossain. The star all rounder departs for 8 runs

Mustafizur gets Shreyas Iyer!

Shreyas Iyer departs after a decent knock of 15(17) 

Score after 27 overs

India: 126/2

Shubman Gill - last four ODI innings

87(96)

60(52)

112(102)

51*(73)

Fifty for Shubman Gill!

Star India player brings up his fifty! 

Score after 20 overs 

India: 101/1

Score after 17 overs

India: 91/1

Score after 15 overs

India: 85/1

Taskin Ahmed strikes!

Rohit Sharma departs for 41

Score update after 8 overs

India: 51/0

Score update after 5 overs

India: 23/0

Hridoy Falls After a Brilliant Century!

Towhid Hridoy’s fighting knock comes to an end as he mistimes a shot, getting a top edge that soars high. Shami moves swiftly from short fine leg and takes a well-judged catch.

Hridoy departs after a magnificent 100 off 118 balls, which included six fours and two sixes. A fantastic innings under pressure, ensuring Bangladesh reaches a competitive total. Harshit Rana finishes strong with three wickets!

Best figures for India in Champions Trophy
5/36 Ravindra Jadeja vs WI The Oval 2013
5/53 Mohd Shami vs Ban Dubai 2025 *
4/38 Sachin Tendulkar vs Aus Dhaka 1998
4/45 Zaheer Khan vs Zim Colombo RPS 2002

Towhid Hridoy Gets His Maiden ODI Century!

A special moment for Towhid Hridoy as he reaches his first-ever ODI hundred! With a gentle dab to cover-point, he completes a well-earned century, showcasing immense resilience and determination under pressure.

The entire Bangladesh dugout stands in applause as Hridoy removes his helmet and raises his bat in celebration. He started cautiously but accelerated beautifully after his fifty, giving Bangladesh a competitive total. A knock to remember!

Towhid Hridoy Moves to 99!

A dramatic moment as Towhid Hridoy scrambles for a quick single, putting everything on the line to keep the strike. He sprints, dives full length, and immediately rolls onto his back, exhausted but determined.

With this run, he reaches 99, just one away from a well-deserved century. Can he get there in the next over?

Jaker Ali & Towhid Hridoy also becomes first Bangladesh pair to record 150+ run partnership against India in ODI history.

Prev best by a BAN pair vs IND: 148 by Mahmudullah & Mehidy Hasan Miraz @ Mirpur in 2022 (for 7th wicket)

Fastest to take 200 wickets in ODIs (by matches played):

Mitchell Starc - 102 matches
Saqlain Mushtaq - 104 matches 
Mohammed Shami - 104 matches

Note: Saqlain Mushtaq completed 200 ODI wickets in 101 innings, while Mohammed Shami completed 200 ODI wickets in 103 inns

Shami Strikes Again! Tanzim Hasan Sakib Departs

Mohammed Shami picks up his fourth wicket as Tanzim Hasan Sakib is bowled for a duck! A short and wide delivery outside off, and Tanzim attempts an ambitious slog, only to inside-edge it onto his stumps.

Bangladesh loses another wicket, and with just a few overs left, all hopes rest on Towhid Hridoy to take them past 230.

After 46 Overs – Bangladesh Cross 210

BAN 214/7, as Towhid Hridoy inches closer to a well-deserved century. However, Bangladesh lost Rishad Hossain, bringing Tanzim Hasan Sakib to the crease, who is yet to get off the mark.

With four overs remaining, can Towhid Hridoy take Bangladesh to a competitive total?

Harshit Rana Strikes! Rishad Hossain Departs

Rishad Hossain's quickfire cameo comes to an end as he falls for 18 off 12 balls. Looking for another big hit, he mistimes his shot and finds Hardik Pandya in the deep.

His knock, which included a four and two sixes, provided Bangladesh with some much-needed late momentum. Can they still push past 210 in the remaining deliveries?

End of 44 Overs – Bangladesh Finishing Strong

• 44.1: 2 runs
• 44.2: 1 run
• 44.3: 4 runs
• 44.4: 6 runs
• 44.5: 6 runs
• 44.6: 1 run

After 43 Overs – Bangladesh Losing Wickets but Pushing On

BAN 189/6, as Towhid Hridoy continues to anchor the innings, now reaching 84 off 100 deliveries. However, Bangladesh lost Jaker Ali, bringing Rishad Hossain to the crease.

With just two overs remaining, Bangladesh will be aiming for a final push to get past 200. Can Towhid Hridoy take them there?

Fewest ODIs to 200 wickets
102 Mitchell Starc
104 Mohammed Shami/ Saqlain Mushtaq
107 Trent Boult
112 Brett Lee
117 Allan Donald

Fewest balls to 200 ODI wickets
5126 Mohammed Shami
5240 Mitchell Starc
5451 Saqlain Mushtaq
5640 Brett Lee
5783 Trent Boult
5883 Waqar Younis

Highest partnership for 6th wkt or below in Champions Trophy
152* Towhid Hridoy & Jaker Ali vs Ind Dubai 2025
131 Justin Kemp & Mark Boucher vs Pak Mohali 2006
122 Chris Cairns & Chris Harris vs Ind Nairobi 2000
117 Rahul Dravid & Mohd Kaif vs Zim Colombo RPS 2002

Shami Strikes! Jaker Ali Departs

Mohammed Shami gets the breakthrough as Jaker Ali falls for 68 off 114 balls! A well-fought knock comes to an end as he tries to push the scoring but ends up handing a catch to Virat Kohli.

Jaker played a patient innings, hitting four boundaries, but with just a few overs left, Bangladesh will now look to finish strong without losing momentum.

Highest partnership for 6th wkt or below in Champions Trophy

152* Towhid Hridoy & Jaker Ali vs Ind Dubai 2025
131 Justin Kemp & Mark Boucher vs Pak Mohali 2006
122 Chris Cairns & Chris Harris vs Ind Nairobi 2000
117 Rahul Dravid & Mohd Kaif vs Zim Colombo RPS 2002

After 41 Overs – Bangladesh Shifting Gears

BAN 176/5, as Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy start accelerating in the final phase of the innings. The duo has provided much-needed stability and is now looking to push the scoring rate higher.

Jaker Ali is batting on 66 off 110 deliveries, while Towhid Hridoy has moved to 75 off 94. With four overs remaining, can Bangladesh cross the 200-mark?

After 40 Overs – Bangladesh Finish Strong

BAN 165/5, as Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy anchor the innings with a well-constructed partnership. Both batters reached their milestones, ensuring Bangladesh recovered well from early trouble.

Jaker Ali remains solid at 60 off 106 balls, while Towhid Hridoy played a crucial knock, reaching 70 off 92. A steady buildup, but will this total be enough?

Instances of Bangladesh losing five wickets in powerplay overs of an ODI innings:

vs West Indies @ Mirpur in 2012
vs Afghanistan @ Chattogram in 2022
vs India @ Dubai in 2025 CT

Only for 3rd time, Bangladesh are losing five wickets inside powerplay overs of an ODI innings.

After 30 Overs – Bangladesh Gearing Up for a Late Flourish

BAN 111/5, as Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy continue their steady partnership. The duo has done well to rebuild after early setbacks, but with just one over remaining, they will need to go all out to maximize the total.

Jaker Ali is batting on 40 off 74, while Towhid Hridoy is on 36 off 64. Can Bangladesh finish on a high and push past 120 in the final over?

After 26 Overs – Bangladesh Preparing for the Final Surge

BAN 95/5, as Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy continue to build their partnership. The duo has been cautious, but with only four overs left, they will have to start accelerating soon.

Jaker Ali is on 30 off 60 balls, while Towhid Hridoy has moved to 31 off 54. Can Bangladesh finish with a flourish in the remaining overs?

After 25 Overs – Bangladesh Looking to Accelerate

BAN 92/5, with Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy holding firm at the crease. The duo has steadied the innings, but the scoring rate remains on the lower side. With only five overs left, they will need to shift gears soon to push the total past 120.

Jaker Ali is batting on 29 off 58 deliveries, while Towhid Hridoy is on 29 off 50. Can Bangladesh finish strong in the final overs?

After 23 Overs – Bangladesh in Cautious Mode

BAN 86/5, as Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali continue their patient stand. The scoring rate has been slow, but the batters are focused on stabilizing the innings before launching an attack in the final overs.

Towhid Hridoy is on 27 off 48 balls, while Jaker Ali has reached 25 off 48. With only seven overs remaining, Bangladesh will need to accelerate soon to post a competitive total.

After 21 Overs – Bangladesh Gearing Up for the Final Push

BAN 83/5, as Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali keep the scoreboard ticking. The duo has been cautious but is slowly building momentum, looking to accelerate in the coming overs.

Towhid Hridoy is batting on 26 off 43, while Jaker Ali is on 23 off 41. With nine overs to go, Bangladesh will be aiming for a strong finish to set a competitive total.

After 20 Overs – Bangladesh Steadying the Ship

BAN 79/5, as Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy continue to build a crucial partnership. Both batters are taking their time, ensuring no further damage while looking for scoring opportunities.

Jaker Ali is on 21 off 39 deliveries, while Towhid Hridoy has moved to 24 off 39. With 10 overs left, Bangladesh will need to shift gears soon to post a respectable total.

Kuldeep Yadav to Towhid Hridoy – Another Drop!

A chance goes begging as Hardik Pandya spills a catch at mid-off! Kuldeep flights it up, tempting Towhid Hridoy, who drives but doesn’t get the timing right. The ball goes straight to Hardik, but he fails to hold on

After 19 Overs:

BAN 70/5
Jaker Ali 19*(36)
Towhid Hridoy 18*(35)

After 14 Overs:

BAN 54/5
Jaker Ali 10*(15)
Towhid Hridoy 11*(26)

After 13 Overs:

🇧🇩 Bangladesh – 50/5
👉 Towhid Hridoy: 10*(23)
👉 Jaker Ali: 7*(12)

After 12 Overs:

🇧🇩 Bangladesh – 49/5
👉 Towhid Hridoy: 10*(18)
👉 Jaker Ali: 6*(11)

After 11 Overs:

🇧🇩 Bangladesh – 42/5
👉 Jaker Ali: 4*(8)
👉 Towhid Hridoy: 5*(15)

Most wickets lost in first 10 overs in Champions Trophy games
44/6 Ban vs NZ Colombo SSC 2002
27/6 Pak vs SA Mohali 2006
26/5 Ban vs WI Southampton 2004
39/5 Ban vs Ind Dubai 2025

After 10 Overs:

🇧🇩 Bangladesh – 39/5
👉 Towhid Hridoy: 4*(13)
👉 Jaker Ali: 2*(4)

Most Powerplay wickets in WC & CT since 2015 (SR)
26 Trent Boult (33.6)
20 Mohammed Shami (19.8)
19 Mitchell Starc (32.8)
14 Chris Woakes (40.2)
13 Josh Hazlewood (38.3)

After 9 Overs:

🇧🇩 Bangladesh – 36/5
👉 Towhid Hridoy: 4*(9)
👉 Jaker Ali: 1*(2)

Axar to Jaker Ali – A Costly Drop!

Axar Patel nearly gets a hat-trick, but Rohit Sharma drops a straightforward catch at first slip! The ball, delivered at 89.8 kph, was just outside off, and Jaker Ali pushed forward to defend. A thick outside edge flew towards Rohit, but he couldn’t hold on. Frustrated, he hit the turf multiple times before apologizing.

After 8 overs:
🇧🇩 Bangladesh – 35/3
👉 Towhid Hridoy: 4*(8)
👉 Tanzid Hasan: 25*(23)

Ravindra Jadeja *becomes 15th player to play 200 matches for India in men's ODI.*

Most matches played for India 🇮🇳 in men's ODI:

Sachin Tendulkar - 463

MS Dhoni - 347

Rahul Dravid - 340

Mohammad Azharuddin - 334

Sourav Ganguly - 308

Yuvraj Singh - 301

Virat Kohli - 298

Anil Kumble - 269

Rohit Sharma - 269

Virender Sehwag - 241

Harbhajan Singh - 234

Javagal Srinath - 229

Suresh Raina - 226

Kapil Dev - 225

*Ravindra Jadeja - 200*

Score after 3 overs 

Bangladesh 11/2

Score after 2 overs

Bangladesh: 2/2

Shanto gone for a duck! 

Harshit Rana strikes for Team India as he removes Shanto for a 2 ball duck 

Score after 1st Over

Bangladesh: 1/1