India vs Bangladesh Live Score Updates On February 20, 2025, cricket enthusiasts around the globe turned their attention to the Dubai International Stadium, where India and Bangladesh faced off in a highly anticipated Group A encounter of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This match, the second of the tournament,
marked the beginning of India’s campaign in their quest for another ICC title, following their T20 World Cup triumph eight months prior. Bangladesh, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, aimed to upset the favorites and kick off their tournament on a high note. Below is a detailed, ball-by-ball account of the live score updates, key moments, and unfolding drama from this thrilling contest.
India vs. Bangladesh Live Score Updates First Innings: Bangladesh Batting
The match began at 2:30 PM IST (1:00 PM local time in Dubai) with Bangladesh winning the toss and opting to bat first. Captain Shanto’s decision was bold, given the historical chasing advantage at Dubai, where 63% of ODIs have been won by the team batting second. India, under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, fielded a balanced XI with Mohammed Shami and Harshit Rana leading the pace attack, supported by spinners Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav.
Bangladesh’s Playing XI: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
India’s Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav.
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India vs. Bangladesh Live Score Updates Powerplay Collapse (Overs 1-10): Bangladesh 39/5
Bangladesh’s innings got off to a disastrous start. Mohammed Shami, returning to ICC tournaments after a year-long injury layoff, struck in the very first over, dismissing Soumya Sarkar for 2, caught by KL Rahul behind the stumps. The score read 2/1 after 1 over.
Harshit Rana, making his Champions Trophy debut, joined the party in the third over, sending back captain Shanto for a duck, caught by Rohit Sharma at slip. Bangladesh slumped to 10/2. Shami struck again in the fifth over, removing Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 7, leaving the Tigers at 25/3.
The collapse deepened in the ninth over when Axar Patel was introduced into the attack. With his second ball, he trapped Tanzid Hasan (25 off 25) lbw, reducing Bangladesh to 35/4. The very next delivery saw Mushfiqur Rahim nick one to Rahul for a golden duck, making it 35/5. Axar was on a hat-trick, but Rohit Sharma dropped a regulation catch at first slip off Jaker Ali’s bat, sparing Bangladesh further embarrassment. At the end of the powerplay, Bangladesh were reeling at 39/5 after 10 overs.
India vs. Bangladesh Live Score Updates Middle Overs Recovery (Overs 11-30): Bangladesh 104/5
Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali, stepping into the breach, began a gritty rebuilding effort. The duo played cautiously against India’s spinners, Jadeja and Axar, who maintained tight lines. By the 15th over, the score crept to 54/5, with Hridoy showing composure against pace and spin alike.
A dropped catch by Hardik Pandya at mid-off in the 20th over gave Hridoy (on 23) a lifeline, and KL Rahul missed a stumping chance two overs later. These lapses allowed Bangladesh to stabilize. By the 25th over, the partnership crossed 50, with the scoreboard reading 85/5. Hridoy reached his fifty in the 28th over off 68 balls, and Jaker followed suit in the 30th, bringing up the team’s 100. At the halfway mark, Bangladesh were 104/5, showing signs of a fightback.
India vs. Bangladesh Live Score Updates Acceleration and Milestones (Overs 31-40): Bangladesh 189/6
The 154-run partnership between Hridoy and Jaker became the highest for the sixth wicket or lower in Champions Trophy history. Hridoy, battling cramps, opened up in the 36th over, hitting two sixes off Kuldeep Yadav to accelerate the scoring. By the 40th over, Bangladesh reached 189/6, but the stand was finally broken when Shami returned to dismiss Jaker Ali for 68 (114 balls), caught by Hardik Pandya. The score was 189/6, giving Bangladesh hope of crossing 200.
India vs. Bangladesh Live Score Updates Death Overs (Overs 41-50): Bangladesh 228 All Out
Shami’s second spell proved decisive. In the 45th over, he removed Rishad Hossain for 8, making it 205/7. Hridoy, despite severe cramps requiring multiple treatments, completed his maiden ODI century off 118 balls in the 47th over, a testament to his resilience. However, he fell soon after for 100 (top-edged to Shami off Rana) in the 48th over, leaving Bangladesh at 225/8.
Shami completed his five-wicket haul (5/53) in the 49th over, dismissing Taskin Ahmed (3), and Harshit Rana wrapped up the innings by getting Tanzim Hasan Sakib (0), with Shami taking the catch. Bangladesh were bowled out for 228 in 49.4 overs. Shami’s figures marked his sixth ODI fifer and made him India’s leading wicket-taker in ICC white-ball tournaments (60 wickets), surpassing Zaheer Khan.
India vs. Bangladesh Live Score Updates Second Innings: India Batting
Powerplay Dominance (Overs 1-10): India 69/1
India’s chase began with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill taking on Bangladesh’s pace attack. Rohit, needing 12 runs to reach 11,000 ODI runs, smashed three fours off Mustafizur Rahman in the fourth over to achieve the milestone in his 261st innings, becoming the second-fastest after Virat Kohli (222 innings). By the fifth over, India raced to 41/0.
Taskin Ahmed provided the breakthrough in the 10th over, dismissing Rohit for 41 (36 balls), caught by Rishad Hossain. At the end of the powerplay, India were 69/1, with Gill (27* off 27) looking solid and Virat Kohli joining him at the crease, 37 runs short of 14,000 ODI runs.
India vs. Bangladesh Live Score UpdatesConsolidation (Overs 11-30): India 144/4
Kohli and Gill adopted a cautious approach against Bangladesh’s spinners, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Rishad Hossain, who slowed the scoring rate. By the 15th over, India were 91/1, with Kohli struggling to find rhythm. Gill reached his fifty in the 20th over off 52 balls, anchoring the chase as the score moved to 101/1.
Rishad Hossain struck in the 23rd over, dismissing Kohli for 22 (38 balls), caught by Soumya Sarkar at backward point, ending his hopes of a milestone in this match. India were 112/2. Shreyas Iyer joined Gill but fell to Mustafizur Rahman for 15 (17 balls) in the 28th over, caught by Shanto, making it 133/3. Axar Patel’s brief stay ended in the 31st over, caught and bowled by Rishad for 8 (12 balls), leaving India at 144/4 after 30 overs. Gill (61* off 83) remained the key.
India vs. Bangladesh Live Score UpdatesClosing In (Overs 31-40): India 186/4
KL Rahul, batting at No. 6, provided stability alongside Gill. By the 35th over, India reached 161/4, needing 68 runs off 90 balls. A dropped catch by Jaker Ali off Taskin in the 37th over (Rahul on 9) proved costly, and Gill capitalized with a boundary, taking India to 172/4. The 40th over saw Rahul smash a six off Rishad, bringing the score to 186/4, with 43 runs needed off 60 balls.
India vs. Bangladesh Live Score UpdatesFinal Push (Overs 41-50): India Chase Down 229
India crossed 200 in the 43rd over, with Gill (86* off 116) and Rahul (27* off 39) in cruise control. The required rate dipped below 4, and despite tight overs from Mustafizur and Taskin, the pair kept the scoreboard ticking. In the 46th over, Gill smashed a six off Rishad to move into the 90s, and Rahul sealed the chase with a boundary in the 47th over. India finished at 230/4 in 46.4 overs, winning by 6 wickets with 20 balls to spare. Gill remained unbeaten on 92 (126 balls), and Rahul scored 31* (47 balls).
India vs. Bangladesh Live Score Updates Match Summary
– **Bangladesh: 228 all out in 49.4 overs** (Towhid Hridoy 100, Jaker Ali 68; Mohammed Shami 5/53, Harshit Rana 3/31, Axar Patel 2/43)
– **India: 230/4 in 46.4 overs** (Shubman Gill 92*, Rohit Sharma 41, KL Rahul 31*; Rishad Hossain 2/38)
– **Player of the Match:** Mohammed Shami (5/53)
India vs. Bangladesh Live Score Updates
India started their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a convincing victory, showcasing their bowling depth and batting resilience. Shami’s fiery return and Gill’s composed knock were the highlights, while Bangladesh’s Hridoy emerged as a star despite the loss. The Dubai pitch, slow and sluggish, tested both teams, but India’s experience prevailed. Their next challenge against Pakistan on February 23 promises more fireworks, while Bangladesh will look to regroup against Australia.
This match at Dubai International Stadium on February 20, 2025, set the tone for an exciting tournament, with India signaling their intent and Bangladesh proving they can punch above their weight. Cricket fans eagerly await the next chapter in this Champions Trophy saga!