IND vs BAN Champions Trophy 2025: The Indian team will face Bangladesh in its first match of the Champions Trophy 2025. Both teams will face each other today (20 February) at the Dubai International Stadium. The match will start at 2.30 pm Indian time. According to statistics, India has an upper hand against Bangladesh, but the Bangladeshi team is adept at making upsets.
India had to be eliminated in the first round of the 2007 World Cup due to its defeat against Bangladesh. Bangladesh has defeated India thrice in the last 5 ODIs. In such a situation, Team India will have to be cautious of some special players in this match. Let us know about those 5 Bangladeshi players who can become a threat to India.
Mustafizur Rahman
Left-arm fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has an excellent record against India. His swing with the new ball and accurate yorker bowling in the death overs can create problems for the Indian batsmen. Especially when India is in a strong position, Mustafizur’s magic can change the course of the match.
Nazmul Hasan Shanto
Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hasan Shanto is in great form and is considered one of the most reliable batsmen of his team. He has the ability to turn the tide of the match single-handedly with his batting. If India has to gain control of the match, it will be necessary to get him out early.
Mehdi Hassan Miraz
Team India will have to be careful of Bangladesh all-rounder Mehdi Hasan Miraz. He is the same player who scored a century at number 8 against India in 2022 and led his team to victory. He is not only a great batsman, but his spin bowling can also pose a challenge for India.
Mushfiqur Rahim
Mushfiqur Rahim is the most experienced player of Bangladesh. Rahim, who has more than 15 years of experience in international cricket, has performed brilliantly on many important occasions against India. If he settles down at the crease, then the problems for the Indian bowlers can increase.
Taskin Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed has the ability to surprise batsmen with his speed and swing. So far, he has taken 109 wickets in 77 ODIs and has also performed well against India. Especially the Indian top order will have to play carefully against him.
