India is set to play all its Champions Trophy 2025 matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The campaign kicks off against Bangladesh on Thursday, February 20.
Next, Rohit Sharma’s squad will face arch-rival Pakistan in a high-stakes encounter on Sunday, February 23. The group stage concludes with a clash against New Zealand on March 2. If India qualifies for the semi-finals on March 4, they will continue their journey in Dubai, aiming for the grand finale on March 9.
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has historically been a stronghold for India. Across all formats, they have played 15 matches here, securing 10 wins, 4 losses, and 1 tie. In ODIs, India remains unbeaten at this venue. Here’s a closer look at their record in Dubai ahead of the 2025 tournament.
India’s ODI Record in Dubai
- Matches Played: 6
- Won: 5
- Lost: 0
- Tied: 1
- Wins Batting First: 1
- Wins Chasing: 4
- Highest Total: 285/7 vs Hong Kong (2018)
- Lowest Total: 252 All Out vs Afghanistan (2018, tied match)
- Highest Successful Chase: 238/1 in 39.3 overs vs Pakistan (2018)
- Lowest Total Defended: 285/7 vs Hong Kong (2018)
India’s Standout Performances in Dubai
Top Run-Scorers
- Shikhar Dhawan: 342 runs (2 centuries)
- Rohit Sharma: 317 runs (1 century, 2 fifties)
Leading Wicket-Takers
- Kuldeep Yadav: 10 wickets
- Jasprit Bumrah: 8 wickets
- Ravindra Jadeja: 7 wickets
Best Individual Performances
- Highest Individual Score: Shikhar Dhawan – 127 off 120 balls vs Hong Kong (2018)
- Best Bowling Figures: Ravindra Jadeja – 4/29 vs Bangladesh (2018)
Dubai’s pitches have historically favored spin bowlers, a trend that could continue in the 2025 edition.
India’s ODI Match Results in Dubai
India last played ODIs in Dubai during the 2018 Asia Cup, delivering dominant performances. Their only non-win came in a tied match against Afghanistan. Here’s a breakdown of their results:
- September 18, 2018: India defeated Hong Kong by 26 runs
- September 19, 2018: India defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets
- September 21, 2018: India defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets
- September 23, 2018: India defeated Pakistan by 9 wickets
- September 25, 2018: India tied with Afghanistan
- September 28, 2018: India defeated Bangladesh by 3 wickets