India vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy 2025: Weather update, predicted XI, squads and other details
IND vs BAN, Champions Trophy 2025 Match Schedule, Live Streaming, Date, Head to Head, Playing XI Prediction, Pitch Report, Weather: India start their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh on Thursday in Dubai in an explosive Group A encounter.
With just two teams from each group making it to the semis, each group stage game is critical. The Men in Blue will be hoping to carry their momentum from the ODI series against England at home. They will take on an in-form Pakistan at Dubai on Sunday.
Ahead of the India vs Bangladesh game, here are all the details:
When and where is the PAK vs NZ clash happening?
The IND vs BAN match will happen on Thursday at 2.30 pm with the toss at 2 pm (IST). The match will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The match will be broadcast on TV on Star Sports and Network 18 channels. You can also livestream the PAK vs NZ match on JioHotstar.
Full squads for India and Bangladesh
INDIA SQUAD: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.
BANGLADESH SQUAD: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
IND vs BAN Predicted playing XI
India Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.
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Bangladesh Predicted XI: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
Pitch report for Dubai International Cricket Stadium for IND vs BAN
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known for conditions that could pose a challenge for both batters and bowlers. Media reports from Dubai state that fresh pitches will be in use for this encounter. This will mean the 22-yard strip could offer pace early on, while also assisting spinners in the middle phases.
IND VS BAN Match Weather Report
Weather conditions for Dubai on the day India play their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh are expected to be warm and dry with some early cloud cover. As the game unfolds, dew is expected to play a role. This means that the team bowing second will be at a disadvantage.
