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Eyes on stalwarts Rohit, Kohli as India gear up to face Bangladesh

India and Bangladesh will lock horns in their opening match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on Thursday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. This thrilling clash marks the first time both sides will meet in this prestigious tournament. For India and Bangladesh, the opening match holds significant importance, as it could set the tone for their campaigns throughout the tournament.
The asian giants India and Bangladesh have always shared a fierce rivalry and this encounter could also turn out to be incredibly competitive. India, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, are coming off a 3-0 series win in the ODI series against England, which was played just ahead of the Champions Trophy. India will look to continue with the momentum as they head into the tournament as one of the favourites.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, have made great progress over the years, making themselves tremendously competitive side. Bangladesh, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, have a promising set of players in Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Mustafizur Rahman. With a balanced lineup, Bangladesh’s ability can’t be underestimated as they have staged come from behind comebacks in the past.
India also boast a dynamic squad that combines the experience of established players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja with the youthful energy of players like Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant. India’s top-order batting has been one of their biggest strengths. While, their bowling attack, led by Mohammed Shami and supported by the likes of Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, is expected to play a key role in the absence of their pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who was ruled out the tournament due to an injury. In Bumrah’s absence, which is a big blow for India, other bowlers will be expected to step up and help the side create pressure on Bangladesh. Moreover, Indian bowlers will be looking to capitalize on the conditions and provide breakthroughs to the team.
Head to Head
Matches - 41
Ind Won - 32
Ban Won - 9
No result - 1
IND Probable XI: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep singh
BAN Probable XI: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain
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