Who will win today’s Champions Trophy match between IND vs NZ?
India beat Bangladesh in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2017.
Preview
The Champions Trophy has already begun and the next game is going to be played between India (IND) and Bangladesh (BAN) on February 20 at the Dubai International Stadium. This is set to be a battle between the two-time Champions Trophy winners and the unpredictable underdogs.
The Indian team has just had a brilliant ODI series against England at home beating the Three Lions 3-0. Though they have still suffered a blow with star pacer Jasprit Bumrah remaining unavailable for the tournament they still have a solid squad going into the tournament and will be looking to start the tournament with a win.
While the Indian team won their last ODI series, The Bangladesh side has not had a great time in the 50-over format where they lost their last two series. The Bangladesh team lost the ODI series to Afghanistan and the West Indies and their position in the ICC ODI rankings does not look promising. The Tigers will want to get some wins to prove themselves as a top international side.
Match Details
| Match | India Vs Bangladesh, Match 2, Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Venue | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
| Date & Time | Thursday, February 20, 2025, 2:30 PM (IST) |
Pitch Report
The ILT20 has witnessed that the teams that have gone on to win the matches in Dubai have been chasing. The wicket does get slower but with the dew factor coming in it is better for the teams to bowl first after winning the toss.
Head-to-Head record
| Matches Played | 41 |
| Won by India | 32 |
| Won by Bangladesh | 8 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | October 27, 1988 |
| Most-recent Fixture | October 19, 2023 |
IND vs BAN Predicted Playing XIs
India:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.
Bangladesh:
Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Sakib.
IND vs BAN probable best performers
Probable best batter:
Shubman Gill has been one of the best batters for India in the ODI format so far and was the player of the series in the series against England. He will look to continue his great form in the Champions Trophy as well and play a huge role in the tournament.
Probable best bowler:
The conditions in Dubai will suit Mustafizur Rahman in the game not only because he has been a champion bowler for the team but also because his cutters and variations will be effective in these conditions. He also has a great record against the Men in Blue.
Who will win today’s Champions Trophy match between India vs Bangladesh?
Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match
Scenario 1
- India win the toss and opt to bowl first.
- Powerplay: 50-70
- BAN: 250-270
- India win the match.
Scenario 2
- Bangladesh win the toss and opt to bowl first.
- Powerplay: 70-90
- IND: 290-310
- Bangladesh win the match.
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
