India and Bangladesh will face off in the second match of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Thursday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This encounter marks the opening game for both teams in the tournament.
India enters the match after a dominant series win against England at home. They aim to carry forward their momentum. Meanwhile, Bangladesh, semifinalists in the 2017 edition, have struggled since the 2023 World Cup, winning only one bilateral series. They will be eager to turn things around.
IND vs BAN: Head-to-Head in ODIs and Champions Trophy
India and Bangladesh first met in ODIs during the 1988 Asia Cup in Chattogram. Since then, they have faced each other 41 times, with India winning 32 matches, while Bangladesh has secured eight victories. One match ended without a result.
Despite a long history, they have played only once in the Champions Trophy, during the 2017 semifinal, where India emerged victorious under Virat Kohli’s leadership.
India and Bangladesh Squads for Champions Trophy 2025
India’s Squad
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Bangladesh’s Squad
Nazmul Hossain Shanto (C), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
Top Run-Scorers in IND vs BAN ODIs (Active Players)
Virat Kohli – 910 Runs
Kohli is the leading run-scorer in India vs Bangladesh ODIs, amassing 910 runs in 16 matches at an average of 75.83. His tally includes five centuries and three half-centuries.
Rohit Sharma – 786 Runs
Rohit has been a key performer, scoring 786 runs in 17 matches at an average of 56.14, with three centuries and three half-centuries.
Mushfiqur Rahim – 703 Runs
A consistent performer, Mushfiqur has scored 703 runs in 26 matches at an average of 37.55.
Top Wicket-Takers in IND vs BAN ODIs (Active Players)
Mustafizur Rahman – 25 Wickets
Mustafizur has been Bangladesh’s best bowler against India, taking 25 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 21.88.
Ravindra Jadeja – 14 Wickets
Jadeja has picked up 14 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 34.25.
Taskin Ahmed – 14 Wickets
Taskin has been effective, claiming 14 wickets in just seven matches at an average of 21.07 with a strike rate of 22.2.
IND vs BAN Key Stats
India’s Key Records
- Shubman Gill since 2023 – 1,900 runs, 61.29 average, six centuries, 11 fifties.
- Kuldeep Yadav at Dubai – 10 wickets, 20.3 average, 28.8 strike rate.
- Shreyas Iyer at No. 4 since 2019 – 181 runs in three matches, 60.3 average.
- Rohit Sharma in powerplay since 2023 – 196 runs, 65.33 average, 154.33 strike rate.
- India’s top four right-handers average 18.50 against left-arm spinners since 2024.
Bangladesh’s Key Records
- Najmul Hossain Shanto since 2023 World Cup – 358 runs, 59.67 average.
- Mustafizur Rahman since 2023 World Cup – 11 wickets, 24.27 average.
- Mustafizur in powerplay since 2023 – 4.67 average, 10 strike rate.
- Nasum Ahmed in ODIs since 2024 – two wickets in three matches, 3.96 economy rate.
Records That Could Be Broken
- Virat Kohli needs 37 runs to reach 14,000 ODI runs, becoming the fastest to achieve this milestone.
- Rohit Sharma is just 12 runs away from 11,000 ODI runs.
This high-stakes clash will set the tone for both teams in Champions Trophy 2025. India will aim to extend their dominance, while Bangladesh will look to start their campaign on a strong note.