Bangladesh's Meh🌸idy Hasan Miraz greets India's Shubman Gill, right, and ღKL Rahul at the end of the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between India and Bangladesh at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Shubman Gill's measured 101 (129) and Mohammed Shami's fiery 5/53 headlined India's 6-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener. Chasing 229, India got a strong start through Rohit Sharma (41) and Gill before slipping to 144/4. However, KL Rahul (41) and Gill's unbroken 87-run stand ensured a comfortable finish in 46.3 overs. Earlier, Towhid Hridoy (100) and Jaker Ali (68) rescued Bangladesh from 35/5, but Shami's brilliance, aided by Harshit Rana (3/31), sealed their fate. India now brace for a high-octane clash against Pakistan on Feb 23.
Bangladesh's Meh🌸idy Hasan Miraz greets India's Shubman Gill, right, and ღKL Rahul at the end of the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between India and Bangladesh at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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