Shubman Gill’s Unbeaten Century Powers India to Victory
India was set a challenging target of 229 runs and faced early struggles before opener Shubman Gill anchored the innings with a composed and resilient performance. Gill remained unbeaten on 101 runs, making him the first Indian to score a century in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 and the eighth century of his career. He described it as “one of the most satisfying” innings of his career.
Mohammed Shami Creates History with a Five-Wicket Haul
India’s bowling attack dominated the early stages of the game, reducing Bangladesh to 35 for 5. Mohammed Shami was the standout performer, claiming a five-wicket haul (5/53). With this feat, he secured his sixth ODI five-wicket haul and became the fastest Indian to reach 200 ODI wickets in terms of balls bowled.
Rohit Sharma Joins Elite Club with 11,000+ ODI Runs
During the chase, Rohit Sharma played a quickfire knock of 41 runs, reaching the milestone of 11,000 ODI runs. He achieved this landmark in just 261 innings, making him the second-fastest to the mark after Virat Kohli (222 innings).
Virat Kohli Equals Record for Most ODI Catches
In the field, Virat Kohli added another feather to his cap by taking his 156th ODI catch, tying with Mohammad Azharuddin for the most catches by an Indian fielder in ODIs.
Bangladesh’s Strong Fightback
Despite early setbacks, Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali put up a resilient sixth-wicket partnership of 154 runs, taking Bangladesh to 212/6 in 46 overs before rain interrupted play. Hridoy’s valiant 100, despite battling cramps, was one of the highlights of the innings.
Axar Patel’s Near Hat-Trick
Axar Patel almost achieved a hat-trick, taking two wickets in two consecutive balls. However, his third attempt was denied after Rohit Sharma dropped a catch. Acknowledging his mistake, Rohit humorously said he would “invite him for dinner tomorrow” as an apology.
India’s Next Big Challenge Against Pakistan
With this convincing win, India has made a strong statement in the tournament. Their next match will be a highly anticipated clash against defending champions Pakistan in Dubai.
FAQs
Q: Who was India’s top scorer in the first match of the Champions Trophy 2025?
A: Shubman Gill, with an unbeaten 101 runs.
Q: What record did Mohammed Shami set in the game against Bangladesh?
A: Mohammed Shami became the fastest Indian to reach 200 ODI wickets in terms of balls bowled.
Q: Who is India’s next opponent in the Champions Trophy 2025?
A: India’s next match is against Pakistan in Dubai.
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