Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Bangladesh Prediction and Betting Tips

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Bangladesh and India will play the second match of the Champions Trophy 2025 on February 20 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Team India led by Rohit Sharma features a solid squad including Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya. On the other hand, Bangladesh has names like Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmadullah, Taskin Ahmed, and Mushtafizur Rahman. Talk about the recent form, India has dominated England at their home while Bangladesh is on a four-match losing streak. Both teams will be eager to start their CT 2025 campaign with a win. Check out the India vs Bangladesh prediction.

India vs Bangladesh prediction: India to win

Key Stats 

  • India whitewashed England in their last 3 match ODI series in India.
  • Bangladesh is on a 4-match losing streak.
  • India defeated Bangladesh in their previous encounter by 7 wickets.

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Match Prediction: With the current form and better-balanced squad, India is expected to win this match. India has been amazing in the ODIs since CWC 2023. They recently defeated England by 3-0 while Bangladesh lost their last ODI series to West Indies by 3-0. India features prominent names like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Mohammad Shami, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja.

Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report 

Winner Won by  Date
India 7 wickets 19 Oct 2023
Bangladesh 6 runs 15 Sep 2023
India 227 runs 10 Dec 2022
Bangladesh 5 runs 07 Dec 2022
Bangladesh 1 wicket 04 Dec 2022

Pitch Report 

The 2nd match of the Champions Trophy 2025, India vs Bangladesh is set to be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The pitch here is often a pace-friendly surface. In a total of 33 ODIs played at this venue, the batting first team won 12 while the chasing team emerged victorious 20 times.

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Results of the last two matches played at Dubai International Stadium 

Australia vs Pakistan (March 31, 2019) – Australia won by 20 runs

Australia 327/7
Pakistan 307/7

Australia vs Pakistan (March 29, 2019) – Australia won by 6 runs

Australia 277/7
Pakistan 271/8

India preview 

India led by Rohit Sharma features a solid squad including players like Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Mohammad Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, and Arshdeep Singh. The batting and spin department of the team is very strong with prominent and experienced names. However, fast bowlers are young and Shami is coming back from an injury.

Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh

Bangladesh preview

Bangladesh led by Najimul Shanto features players like Jaker Ali, Mahmadullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman. Overall the squad is looking decent with a good bowling attack. The team recently lost an ODI series against West Indies by 3-0.

Predicted XI: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmadullah, Jaker Ali, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Player to watch: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is the captain of India. The top-order batter is regarded as one of the best white ball openers in world cricket. He recently scored an amazing century against England. His current form and ability to take away the game very quickly with his ability to hit boundaries with ease makes him the player to watch in this match.

Published - February 18, 2025 11:05:11
Updated - February 18, 2025 11:05:40

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