The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has started, and India began their journey with a dominant performance against Bangladesh. The match, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, saw Bangladesh struggle early in their innings.
- India reduced Bangladesh to 39/5 in the first 10 overs.
- Bangladesh set an unwanted record for most wickets lost inside the powerplay.
- Mohammed Shami and Axar Patel led India’s bowling attack.
Bangladesh’s captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, won the toss and chose to bat. The decision backfired as India’s bowlers took early wickets, leaving Bangladesh in deep trouble.
The early collapse placed Bangladesh among the worst powerplay performances in Champions Trophy history:
Most Wickets Lost in First 10 Overs (Champions Trophy History)
| Team | Score | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 44/6 | New Zealand | 2002 |
| Pakistan | 27/6 | South Africa | 2006 |
| Bangladesh | 26/5 | West Indies | 2004 |
| Bangladesh | 39/5 | India | 2025 |
Mohammed Shami gave India a perfect start, dismissing Soumya Sarkar for a duck in the first over. Harshit Rana followed up by removing captain Shanto, making it 2/2 in just two overs.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Tanzid Hasan tried to stabilize the innings, but Shubman Gill took a sharp catch to send Miraz back. Captain Rohit Sharma then introduced spin, bringing in Axar Patel, who struck twice in his first over.
With Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy at the crease, Bangladesh faced an uphill task. They needed a big partnership to recover, while India aimed to maintain pressure and wrap up the innings quickly.
The Champions Trophy 2025 has just begun, but this match highlights the challenges teams face against India’s bowling attack. Bangladesh must regroup for their next games, while India will look to continue their strong start.
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