In the second match of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, India will play Bangladesh tomorrow, February 20, at 2:30 PM IST at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium offers a balanced pitch, aiding both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers get swing early, especially under lights, while spinners are key in the middle overs. The average first-innings score is between 280 and 300.
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Bangladesh have a well-rounded squad with seasoned veterans and emerging talents. Their batting will depend on Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, and Mahmudullah, whereas the all-round skills of Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Rishad Hossain will be essential. In the bowling department, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, and Nasum Ahmed will be their primary weapons, particularly given Dubai’s conditions.
On the other hand, India boast a star-studded roster with proven match-winners. The batting lineup will be led by skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill, with Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel providing all-round support. The bowling assault is varied, with Mohammad Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, and Arshdeep Singh posing severe challenges to Bangladesh’s batters. Playing all three group-stage games at the same stadium improves India’s prospects by allowing them to become acquainted with the setting. Starting against Bangladesh allows them to analyse the pitch and weather, which will be useful for forthcoming matches against more challenging opponents such as Pakistan and New Zealand.
Head-to-Head:
India prevailed in 33 matches, whereas Bangladesh has only won eight, with one match being unfinished. India lead in the Champions Trophy with one win, while Bangladesh has yet to win a match against India.
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