Dubai: Bangladesh fought back valiantly after a disastrous start to post 228 all out against India in the Champions Trophy 2025. Towhid Hridoy’s magnificent century (100) and Jaker Ali’s resilient 68 rescued the Tigers from a precarious 35/5.
India’s pace attack, spearheaded by Mohammed Shami (5/43) and debutant Harshit Rana (2/42), dominated early on. Shami reached a milestone of 200 ODI wickets, dismissing Jaker Ali at a crucial moment. Bangladesh, struggling at 165/5 in 40 overs, saw Hridoy battle cramps but push his team past 200 before falling as the last wicket.
Despite a stunning fightback, dropped catches by India, including one from Rohit Sharma, allowed Bangladesh to recover. Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan, present as a brand ambassador, witnessed a gripping contest.
India now requires 229 runs to win and begin their Champions Trophy campaign on a high. Will Bangladesh’s bowlers pull off an upset, or will India chase comfortably?
