Shubman Gill played a patient knock to guide India National Team home safely. His 101* was the slowest ODI century by an Indian in six years. India chased down 229 on a sluggish pitch with 21 balls remaining. Gill started fluently but adjusted to challenging conditions after Rohit’s dismissal. He avoided unnecessary risks and rotated strike effectively against the spinners. His approach ensured India did not collapse under scoreboard pressure. As Bangladesh built pressure, he picked the right moments to accelerate.
Shubhman Gill struck a six and four to reach his hundred in style. His innings showcased maturity and adaptability in tricky conditions. India’s failed chases in Sri Lanka last year made this win significant. His century under pressure proved why he is India’s most reliable young batter. The knock will boost India’s confidence for the rest of the tournament.
Mohammed Shami’s Five-Wicket Haul Rescues India
Shami produced a masterclass in seam bowling to destroy Bangladesh’s top order. He finished with figures of 5-53, claiming his sixth ODI five-wicket haul. His performance was instrumental in restricting Bangladesh to 228 on a slow pitch. Shami also became the fastest bowler to reach 200 ODI wickets. His early breakthroughs pushed Bangladesh to 35-5 within the first ten overs. Shami used cutters and short balls effectively against a struggling batting lineup. His second spell was crucial in breaking partnerships in the death overs.
He dismissed well-set batters using slower balls wide outside off-stump. His exceptional bowling prevented Bangladesh from posting a match-winning total. India’s misfielding and dropped catches reduced the impact of his effort. Despite a slow pitch, his variations made batting difficult for Bangladesh. Shami’s performance once again proved his value as India’s strike bowler.
Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Match, Group A at Dubai, Champions Trophy, Feb 20 2025 – Full Scorecard
India won by 6 wickets (with 21 balls remaining)
Bangladesh  (50 ovs maximum)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tanzid HasanÂ
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c †Rahul b Patel | 25 | 25 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 100.00 | ||
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Soumya SarkarÂ
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c †Rahul b Mohammed Shami | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
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c Kohli b Harshit Rana | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
|
Mehidy Hasan MirazÂ
|
c Shubman Gill b Mohammed Shami | 5 | 10 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 | ||
|
Towhid HridoyÂ
|
c Mohammed Shami b Harshit Rana | 100 | 118 | 185 | 6 | 2 | 84.74 | ||
|
Mushfiqur Rahim â€
|
c †Rahul b Patel | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
|
Jaker AliÂ
|
c Kohli b Mohammed Shami | 68 | 114 | 127 | 4 | 0 | 59.64 | ||
|
Rishad HossainÂ
|
c Pandya b Harshit Rana | 18 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 150.00 | ||
|
Tanzim Hasan SakibÂ
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b Mohammed Shami | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
|
Taskin AhmedÂ
|
c Iyer b Mohammed Shami | 3 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | ||
|
Mustafizur RahmanÂ
|
not out | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
| Extras | (lb 1, nb 1, w 7) | 9 | |||||||
| Total |
49.4 Ov (RR: 4.59)
|
228 | |||||||
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Fall of wickets: 1-1 (Soumya Sarkar, 0.6 ov), 2-2 (Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1.4 ov), 3-26 (Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 6.2 ov), 4-35 (Tanzid Hasan, 8.2 ov), 5-35 (Mushfiqur Rahim, 8.3 ov), 6-189 (Jaker Ali, 42.4 ov), 7-214 (Rishad Hossain, 45.3 ov), 8-215 (Tanzim Hasan Sakib, 46.2 ov), 9-228 (Taskin Ahmed, 48.4 ov), 10-228 (Towhid Hridoy, 49.4 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mohammed Shami
|
10 | 0 | 53 | 5 | 5.30 | 34 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 7.4 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 4.04 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
|
Axar Patel
|
9 | 1 | 43 | 2 | 4.77 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
|
Hardik Pandya
|
4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5.00 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
|
Ravindra Jadeja
|
9 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 4.11 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
|
Kuldeep Yadav
|
10 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 4.30 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Bangladesh’s innings – Key Points
| Phase | Details |
|---|---|
| Powerplay 1 (0.1 – 10.0 overs) | 39 runs, 5 wickets |
| Powerplay 2 (10.1 – 40.0 overs) | 126 runs, 0 wicket |
| 50 Runs | 50 in 12.1 overs (73 balls), Extras 3 |
| Drinks Break 1 | Bangladesh – 62/5 in 15.0 overs (Towhid Hridoy 14, Jaker Ali 15) |
| 6th Wicket 50-run Stand | 50 runs in 84 balls (Hridoy 22, Jaker Ali 25, Ex 3) |
| 100 Runs | 100 in 28.1 overs (170 balls), Extras 5 |
| Drinks Break 2 | Bangladesh – 132/5 in 35.0 overs (Hridoy 48, Jaker Ali 49) |
| Jaker Ali Fifty | 50 off 87 balls (3 x 4) |
| 6th Wicket 100-run Stand | 100 in 164 balls (Hridoy 44, Jaker Ali 52, Ex 4) |
| Towhid Hridoy Fifty | 50 off 85 balls (3 x 4) |
| 150 Runs | 150 in 37.3 overs (226 balls), Extras 5 |
| Powerplay 3 (40.1 – 50.0 overs) | 63 runs, 5 wickets |
| 6th Wicket 150-run Stand | 150 in 204 balls (Hridoy 79, Jaker Ali 68, Ex 5) |
| Review by India (43.3 overs) | Decision Challenged – Wicket, Umpire AT Holdstock, Batter – Rishad Hossain (Struck down) |
| 200 Runs | 200 in 44.4 overs (269 balls), Extras 8 |
| Towhid Hridoy Century | 100 off 114 balls (6 x 4, 2 x 6) |
| End of Innings | Bangladesh – 228/10 in 49.4 overs (Mustafizur Rahman 0) |
India  (T: 229 runs from 50 ovs)
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rohit Sharma (c)
|
c Rishad Hossain b Taskin Ahmed | 41 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 113.88 | |||
|
Shubman GillÂ
|
not out | 101 | 129 | 9 | 2 | 78.29 | |||
|
Virat KohliÂ
|
c Soumya Sarkar b Rishad Hossain | 22 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 57.89 | |||
|
Shreyas IyerÂ
|
c Najmul Hossain Shanto b Mustafizur Rahman | 15 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 88.23 | |||
|
Axar PatelÂ
|
c & b Rishad Hossain | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 | |||
|
KL Rahul â€
|
not out | 41 | 47 | 1 | 2 | 87.23 | |||
| Extras | (w 3) | 3 | |||||||
| Total |
46.3 Ov (RR: 4.96)
|
231/4 | |||||||
|
Did not bat:Â Hardik Pandya,Â
Ravindra Jadeja,Â
Harshit Rana,Â
Mohammed Shami,Â
Kuldeep YadavÂ
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Fall of wickets: 1-69 (Rohit Sharma, 9.5 ov), 2-112 (Virat Kohli, 22.4 ov), 3-133 (Shreyas Iyer, 27.4 ov), 4-144 (Axar Patel, 30.1 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Taskin Ahmed
|
9 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 4.00 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
|
Mustafizur Rahman
|
9 | 0 | 62 | 1 | 6.88 | 26 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
|
Tanzim Hasan Sakib
|
8.3 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 6.82 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | |
|
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
|
10 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 3.70 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
|
Rishad Hossain
|
10 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 3.80 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
India’s innings – Key Points
| Phase | Details |
|---|---|
| Powerplay 1 (0.1 – 10.0 overs) | 69 runs, 1 wicket |
| 50 Runs | 50 in 7.6 overs (48 balls), Extras 0 |
| 1st Wicket Partnership | 50 runs in 48 balls (Rohit Sharma 37, Shubman Gill 14, Ex 0) |
| Powerplay 2 (10.1 – 40.0 overs) | 120 runs, 3 wickets |
| Drinks Break 1 | India – 91/1 in 17.0 overs (Shubman Gill 39, Virat Kohli 9) |
| 100 Runs | 100 in 19.6 overs (120 balls), Extras 2 |
| Shubman Gill Fifty | 50 off 69 balls (5 x 4, 1 x 6) |
| 150 Runs | 150 in 31.3 overs (189 balls), Extras 2 |
| Drinks Break 2 | India – 161/4 in 35.0 overs (Shubman Gill 66, KL Rahul 7) |
| Powerplay 3 (40.1 – 50.0 overs) | Final phase of innings |
| 5th Wicket Partnership | 50 runs in 65 balls (Shubman Gill 29, KL Rahul 22, Ex 0) |
| 200 Runs | 200 in 42.2 overs (254 balls), Extras 2 |
| 200 Runs (Updated) | 200 in 42.3 overs (255 balls), Extras 2 |
| Shubman Gill Century | 100 off 125 balls (9 x 4, 2 x 6) |
Match Analysis
Mohammed Shami’s journey back to cricket has been a true test in Champions Trophy 2025. After a stellar 2023 World Cup, injuries took a toll on his body. His Achilles tendon required surgery, and recovery was long and painful. Fast bowling demands immense physical endurance and resilience. Shami had to rebuild his strength from scratch.
His recent performance in the Champions Trophy 2025 proves his determination. Against Bangladesh, he picked up five crucial wickets. Though not at his peak, his movement and accuracy remained dangerous. His ability to extract seam and swing troubled batters consistently. Even when his rhythm faltered, his best deliveries shone through.
Mohd. Shami understands the unpredictability of form in professional cricket. His focus remains on taking wickets, even if runs leak. India’s trust in his ability remains unwavering, as Rohit Sharma stated. Playing in Dubai’s conditions may further amplify his effectiveness. For now, Shami has silenced doubts and announced his return.
Towhid Hridoy’s Fighting Century Keeps Bangladesh in the Game
Towhid Hridoy played a valiant knock to rescue Bangladesh from a collapse. He scored a crucial 100, his first ODI century, under difficult circumstances. His innings helped Bangladesh recover from 35-5 to a respectable 228 total. Hridoy received three lifelines due to India’s poor fielding, including Rohit’s drop. His partnership with Jaker Ali was the highest sixth-wicket stand for Bangladesh.
Hridoy battled cramps but showed remarkable composure under pressure. He struggled initially but accelerated well in the final overs. His shot selection improved as he adjusted to the slow pitch conditions. Despite his heroics, Bangladesh’s total fell short of being truly competitive. His century will boost his confidence for the rest of the tournament. If Bangladesh had fielded better, his effort might have resulted in victory.
India’s Middle Order Struggles Before KL Rahul Seals Victory
India National team started strong but lost quick wickets in the middle overs. Rohit Sharma’s attacking 41 set the platform before he fell trying to accelerate. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer struggled to rotate strike on the slow pitch. Axar Patel, promoted for strike rotation, failed to capitalize and got out early. Gill and KL Rahul then steadied the innings with a composed partnership. Rahul survived an early scare when Jaker dropped him off Rishad.
His experience helped India maintain composure despite the rising required run rate. Bangladesh’s spinners tested the batters, forcing them to play cautiously. Gill and Rahul accelerated at the right time to finish the chase comfortably. Rahul hit the winning runs with a six, ensuring India’s first win. Despite hiccups, India’s chase was much better than previous failed attempts.
Dropped Catches and Missed Chances Hurt Both Teams
Fielding lapses played a crucial role in shaping the match’s outcome. Bangladesh had India National struggling but dropped KL Rahul at a critical moment. India also gave multiple lifelines to Bangladesh’s key batters, including Hridoy. Rohit Sharma dropped an easy catch that denied Axar Patel a hat-trick. Hardik Pandya missed another crucial chance that could have broken a partnership. KL Rahul, usually reliable, missed a stumping opportunity off Ravindra Jadeja.
These mistakes allowed Bangladesh to post a total that challenged India’s batters. Bangladesh, in return, failed to dismiss India when they had a real chance. Jaker Ali’s drop of Rahul sealed Bangladesh’s fate in the crucial chase. Both teams will need to improve their fielding ahead of tougher matches. A stronger fielding performance could have significantly altered the match result.
India Overcomes Past Chase Failures on Slow Pitches
India struggled to chase modest totals in Sri Lanka last year. This win showed their improved ability to handle slow and tricky conditions. The sluggish pitch in Dubai made stroke play and acceleration difficult. Rohit’s aggressive start helped but the middle order found scoring difficult. Bangladesh’s spinners kept India in check, forcing them into a slow chase. Gill’s patient innings was key in avoiding another collapse in tough conditions. The team’s approach was cautious, unlike past failures in similar situations.
KL Rahul and Gill’s composed partnership ensured India didn’t panic under pressure. The experience gained from past failures helped India plan this chase better. With tougher games ahead, this win gives India confidence in future chases. The match proved that India can handle pressure situations with patience.
