The India vs. Bangladesh Champions Trophy match is right on us, and the fans are excited to see what India has in store. Although Pakistan is hosting this year’s Champions Trophy, India will play all their matches in Dubai due to security and geo-political issues.
Fans from both India and Bangladesh will be expecting a good cricket game. This will be the first ICC ODI matchup following their loss at the 2023 ODI World Cup finals.
How To Watch India vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy Match?
Fans eager to know how to watch the game between India and Bangladesh can stream into the Star Network.
Being an ICC event with the involvement of India, rest assured that Star will telecast all of the matches. Along with this, you can also enjoy the game on Sports 18 channels and Hotstar’s online platforms.
When and Where Will India vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy Match Take Place?
India vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy match will be the 2nd game of the tournament. The match will take place on 20th February 2025.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host the tussle between the two sides.
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India vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy Match Squad
For the fans who are unaware, India and Bangladesh were part of the Champions Trophy semi-final for the year 2017. It was the last Champions Trophy that took place in England.
So, expecting that either India or Bangladesh will be easygoing will be a mistake. Unfortunately, Jasprit Bumrah will not be available for Indian fans at this match. After sustaining a back injury in the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, he is set to be replaced by Harshit Rana.
Therefore, Mohammad Shami will lead the Indian team’s bowling attack.
Following the replacement, Mehidy Hasan Miraz stated that he is happy that Bumrah is not playing. “He is a very different bowler and very dangerous, uff! He is not coming here. We are very happy! He is very dangerous.”
Pitch and Conditions at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Just to be fair and square, India doesn’t have a great record when ICC tournaments are played either in Dubai or UAE. The major reason is the slow nature of the pitch and conditions.
Even though the International League ILT20 was recently concluded and 15 matches were played, ICC has made sure that two new fresh pitches will be used for the Champions Trophy game.
Historically, Dubai has provided assistance to the pace bowlers and not spinners. A lot of the time, batting has been easier in the 2nd innings, and India would love to bowl if they win the toss.
Winner Prediction For India vs Bangladesh Match
Looking at the recent form and the quality of cricket India is playing; they stand as a favorite for fans, and in terms of odds, 1.09. They have some star-studded players who can take the game away in a jiffy.
But it would be a mistake to take Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side lightly. Bangladesh is familiar with the conditions in Dubai, and its fast bowlers might enjoy bowling there.
Although India looks like a stronger side on paper for the India vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy clash, expect the unexpected with the Tigers during this game.
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