Mohammed Shami took five wickets, and Shubman Gill scored a calm century to help India win their first match in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Bangladesh fought back with a strong batting performance, thanks to Towhid Hridoy’s first ODI century, but they didn’t score enough to challenge India. India faced a small hiccup in the middle of their innings but Gill and KL Rahul finished the job smoothly.
Bangladesh struggled early in their innings. Shami and Harshit Rana took wickets in the first two overs, leaving Bangladesh at 2/2. Axar Patel made things worse by taking two quick wickets. Bangladesh lost half their team for just 35 runs.
Jaker Ali and Hridoy Steer Bangladesh Cricketer to Recovery with Steady Partnership
Jaker Ali and Hridoy then formed a strong partnership, helping Bangladesh recover. They batted carefully, avoiding risks, and slowly built their scores. Hridoy eventually started hitting boundaries, including two sixes in a row. Shami broke the partnership by dismissing Jaker, and Bangladesh ended their innings at 228.
Cricket India started their chase strongly, with Rohit Sharma and Gill scoring quickly. Rohit hit several boundaries before getting out. India’s scoring slowed down when Bangladesh introduced spin, and they lost a few wickets. However, Gill and Rahul stayed patient and guided India to victory. Gill reached his century, and Rahul hit a big six to finish the match.
Scores:
Bangladesh: 228 in 49.4 overs (Hridoy 100, Jaker 68; Shami 5/53, Rana 3/31)
India: 231/4 in 46.3 overs (Gill 101*, Rahul 41*; Rishad 2/38)
India won by 6 wickets.
