In-form India face Bangladesh in Champions Trophy: Match Preview

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 begins with an exciting clash between India and Bangladesh. Fans are eagerly waiting to see these two teams compete in the UAE leg of the tournament.

  • India, the finalists of the recent ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, aim for a strong start.
  • Bangladesh looks to create an upset, taking inspiration from their 2007 victory over India.
  • The absence of Jasprit Bumrah forces India to rely on a spin-heavy attack.
  • The match will set the tone for both teams in the tournament.

India’s Strength and Strategy

India has a strong cricketing history in the Champions Trophy. They won the title in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and 2013. This time, under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, India aims for another title.

However, they will miss their star bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, due to injury. Instead, they are relying on spin bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy to dominate the game.

Bangladesh’s Fighting Spirit

Bangladesh is known for causing upsets in big tournaments. They defeated India in the 2007 World Cup, and they will be hoping to repeat history.

Led by Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh has a mix of experienced and young players. Their spin attack and all-rounders, especially Mehidy Hasan Miraz, will be crucial in the match.

Squads for the Match

India:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Bangladesh:
Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.

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Recent Form and Performance

India’s Recent Matches:

  • Defeated England 3-0 in the recent ODI series.
  • Won the T20I series 4-1 against England.
  • Strong momentum going into the tournament.

Bangladesh’s Recent Matches:

  • Lost 3-0 to the West Indies in ODIs.
  • Won 3-0 against the West Indies in T20Is.
  • Struggled against Afghanistan (Lost 2-1 in ODIs).

Players to Watch

India: Arshdeep Singh

  • With Bumrah absent, Arshdeep Singh will lead India’s pace attack.
  • The 26-year-old left-arm bowler has impressed in previous tournaments.
  • Can he handle the pressure of a global tournament?

Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz

  • A crucial all-rounder, performing well in batting and bowling.
  • Scored 152 runs in the recent ODI series against the West Indies.
  • Took 8 wickets in the T20Is against the Caribbean team.

Where to Watch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

India:

  • Live on JioStar (Streaming on Jio Hotstar)
  • TV Coverage: Star & Network 18

Pakistan:

UAE & MENA:

  • CricLife Max & CricLife Max2 (Streaming on STARZPLAY)

Other Regions:

  • UK: Sky Sports Cricket, SkyGO, NOW
  • USA & Canada: WillowTV, Cricbuzz app
  • Australia: Prime Video
  • Bangladesh: Nagorik TV, T Sports, Toffee app
  • South Africa: SuperSport, SuperSport App

This match is a crucial opener in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India will look to dominate, while Bangladesh will aim for an upset. With exciting players on both sides, fans can expect a thrilling contest!

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