India made a remarkable debut in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, securing a 6-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Dubai. The team’s success was largely due to the outstanding performance of young opener Shubman Gill, who played a crucial role in the win. Gill’s impressive innings, which included a century, marked his eighth ODI hundred and second consecutive century in as many matches. He achieved this milestone off 125 balls, with 9 fours and 2 sixes, following his century in the third ODI match against England.
Shami’s Bowling Excellence
Earlier, Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first, but their innings got off to a disappointing start, with 5 batsmen back in the pavilion for just 35 runs. However, a record-breaking partnership of 154 runs for the sixth wicket between Jekar Ali and Tauheed Hridaya helped Bangladesh reach a total of 228 runs. Jaker Ali scored 68 runs, while Tauheed Hridaya made 100 runs. Mohammed Shami was the star of the show, taking 5 wickets and creating a world record by completing 200 wickets in the fewest balls in ODIs.
Gill’s Unbeaten Century
In response to Bangladesh’s 228 runs, India’s innings began on a strong note, with the team losing just 1 wicket in 10 overs and scoring 69 runs. However, Virat Kohli, who came in at number 3, was dismissed for 22 runs. Shreyas Iyer and Akshar Patel also failed to make a significant impact, scoring 15 and 8 runs, respectively. Meanwhile, Gill held firm at the other end, putting on an 87-run partnership with KL Rahul to guide India to victory. KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 41 runs, hitting 1 four and 2 sixes, while Gill returned unbeaten on 101 runs off 129 balls.
