The India and Bangladesh teams have faced each other in a mixture of both limited overs and Test formats, developing a rich cricketing rivalry with numerous encounters. Rivalries, in general, add a lot of value and some unique history to the sport and these two teams are no exception. This post seeks to capture the essence of one of their matches by analyzing the scorecard with its significant moments and detailing the entire review alongside the match final scorecard.
Rivalry Summary
The India-Bangladesh rivalry came into existence in 2000 after Bangladesh was granted full membership into the ICC. In the period since, there have been a good number of contests with India leading on the head to head matches, but the competition is becoming more nip and tuck. In any case, Bangladesh does put up a good challenge for India these days especially in pressure games. India, a formidable power house of world cricket, historically leads the rivalry. It is worth noting that Bangladesh is steadily growing in confidence. If anything, the matches are always a bundle of drama and suspense, and that is exactly what keeps the audience glued to their seats.
India vs Bangladesh: A Classic Encounter
In what turned out to be an electrifying match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian National Cricket Team squared off against the Bangladesh National Cricket Team. The encounter, hosted at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, showcased a spectacular turnaround after a rocky start by Bangladesh. India clinched the victory by six wickets, sealing the deal with just over three overs remaining.
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The Match of India National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team
Let’s take a look at how the match unfolded.
Toss and Innings Overview
India won the toss and chose to field first, a decision that paid off immediately as their bowlers wreaked havoc in the early overs. Mohammed Shami and Harshit Rana made full use of the new ball, dismantling Bangladesh’s top order with accuracy and swing. The pitch, though offering some assistance early on, settled as the day progressed. While Bangladesh recovered thanks to Hridoy’s heroics, India always looked in control. When it was their turn to bat, the Indian lineup paced the chase smartly, adapting well to the slowing conditions, and completed the target with a calm, measured approach.
Bangladesh Innings
The story of batsmen of Bangladesh is a story of two halves. Initially, their top order was in shambles as the first five wickets fell within arriving 35 runs, therefore putting their middle order into severe pressure. Tanzid Hasan tried to provide a bit of a hope by hitting four boundaries to his name, but granulating him meant the loss of even more hope. The situation turned for the worst when key batters like Soumya Sarkar and Najmul Hossain Shanto also went for a duck. The Indian pace duo of Mohammed Shami and Harshit Rana were utterly ruthless on the early clouds.
Then came the incredible Towhid Hridoy inspired rescue. Under enormous pressure, he made a stunning century and anchored the innings while his fellow teammates kept losing wickets. His combination with Jaker Ali Anik was key to allowing Bangladesh some hope. Together, they put forth the crucial partnership that brought sanity and the total above 200. Rishad Hossain entertained during the final overs with a blistering 18 off 12. Bangladesh got saved solely because of Hridoy’s brilliant innings and Bangladesh’s final 228 total.
Bangladesh Innings – 228 All Out (49.4 Overs)
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Tanzid Hasan | c KL Rahul b Axar Patel | 25 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Soumya Sarkar | c KL Rahul b Mohammed Shami | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto (c) | c Virat Kohli b Harshit Rana | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | c Shubman Gill b Mohammed Shami | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Towhid Hridoy | c Mohammed Shami b Harshit Rana | 100 | 118 | 6 | 2 | 84.75 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim (wk) | c KL Rahul b Axar Patel | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jaker Ali Anik | c Virat Kohli b Mohammed Shami | 68 | 114 | 4 | 0 | 59.65 |
| Rishad Hossain | c Hardik Pandya b Harshit Rana | 18 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 150.00 |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | b Mohammed Shami | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Taskin Ahmed | c Shreyas Iyer b Mohammed Shami | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (lb 1, nb 1, w 7) | 9 | ||||
| Total | All out in 49.4 overs | 228 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-1, 2-2, 3-26, 4-35, 5-35, 6-189, 7-214, 8-215, 9-228, 10-228
Top Bowlers for India
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Mohammed Shami | 10 | 53 | 5 |
| Harshit Rana | 7.4 | 31 | 3 |
| Axar Patel | 9 | 43 | 2 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 9 | 37 | 0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 10 | 43 | 0 |
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | 20 | 0 |
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India’s Innings
India started with grace while chasing a Target of 222. Captain Rohit Sharma confidently started the innings and bowled a beautiful signature shot four. His aggression set the tone before he lost his wicket at forty one runs. Still the anchor was Shubman Gill. Calm, composed and methodical Gill scored a phenomenal unbeaten century which was a brilliant one. His 129 ball knock was a class batting display – rotating, striking, picking gaps and accelerating when necessary. Gill and Sharma put up a great first wicket stand of 66 runs. Indian did face a few hiccups in the middle overs, losing g Kohli, Iyer and Patel’s fast pace. But with KL Rahul joining Gill, the chase started to flow. Rahul’s 41 not out was the perfect support act – he was subtle but far from losing the fight. With the bass twosome, the required run rate never slowed too high. India’s innings came to a close with six wickets in hand, sane Dominating W, gaining very important two points during the group.
India Innings – 231/4 (46.3 Overs)
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Rohit Sharma (c) | c Rishad Hossain b Taskin Ahmed | 41 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 113.89 |
| Shubman Gill | Not out | 101 | 129 | 9 | 2 | 78.29 |
| Virat Kohli | c Soumya Sarkar b Rishad Hossain | 22 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 57.89 |
| Shreyas Iyer | c Najmul Shanto b Mustafizur Rahman | 15 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 88.24 |
| Axar Patel | c & b Rishad Hossain | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| KL Rahul (wk) | Not out | 41 | 47 | 1 | 2 | 87.23 |
| Extras | (w 3) | 3 | ||||
| Total | 4 wickets in 46.3 overs | 231 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-69, 2-112, 3-133, 4-144
Top Bowlers of Bangladesh
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Taskin Ahmed | 9 | 36 | 1 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 9 | 62 | 1 |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 8.3 | 58 | 0 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 10 | 37 | 0 |
| Rishad Hossain | 10 | 38 | 2 |
Match Summary
India chased down the target with grit and composure, anchored by Shubman Gill’s unbeaten century—a pivotal innings in high-pressure circumstances. While Bangladesh showed flashes of brilliance, particularly with Hridoy’s standout hundred, the Indian bowlers dominated early and their batters ensured a calculated and mature chase.
Player of the Match: Shubman Gill – 101* (129 balls)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How has the India vs Bangladesh rivalry evolved over the years?
India’s and Bangladesh’s rivalry is now a heated one, with Bangladesh improving in every aspect. In the initial years, India reigned supreme, but in recent years with Bangladesh’s rise in the game, there have been some exciting contests including the ICC Champions Trophy and the Asia Cup.
2. Who are the top performers in the India vs Bangladesh encounters?
Some of the top performers are India’s Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubham Gill and Jasprit Bumrah, while Bangladesh’s standout performers include Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, and Mushfiqur Rahim.
3. How does India and Bangladesh’s head-to -head record stack up in ODI cricket?
India still maintains a positive head-to -head record against Bangladesh in One Day Internationals (ODIs), as India emerged victorious in most of the encounters. Nonetheless, Bangladesh cricket has caused some upsets along the way which includes the famous victory over India in the 2007 ICC World Cup.
4. What were the results from the most up-to-date India vs Bangladesh match?
In the specific match discussed in this blog posted earlier, India easily won the match with comfortable figures.
Conclusion:
India displayed their dominance with Shubman Gill’s composed, match-winning century and Mohammed Shami’s stunning five-wicket haul against Bangladesh. Though Bangladesh faced a defeat, they can take solace from Towhid Hridoy’s innings, a glimmer of hope in a lackluster performance.
