IND vs BAN Pitch Report: The wait is finally over for Indian cricket fans! Rohit Sharma-led India is set to kick off their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 20, from 2:30 PM onwards.
India won the Champions Trophy last in 2013 under MS Dhoni’s captaincy. However, they fell short in the 2017 final, losing to arch-rivals Pakistan.
Let’s take a closer look at the IND vs BAN team previews, head-to-head record, pitch report, playing XI, and Winning prediction.
IND vs BAN: Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | IND Wins | BAN Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 32 | 8 | 1 |
The last time these two teams met in an ICC ODI event was in the 2023 World Cup.
- Bangladesh posted 256/8, with Litton Das scoring 66 runs.
- Virat Kohli’s century led India to a 7-wicket victory.
- Ravindra Jadeja took 2 wickets in that match.
Dubai brings back painful memories for Bangladesh, as they lost the 2018 Asia Cup final against India by just three wickets.
Team India – Team Preview
India enters this match in red-hot form after dominating England 3-0.
Top Order:
- Rohit Sharma will open alongside Shubman Gill.
- Rohit has been phenomenal since 2023, scoring 1206 runs at an average of 50+ (2 centuries, 9 fifties). His average in Dubai is over 100.
- Shubman Gill has 1333 runs at an average of 51 in 29 ODIs. He will be the batter to watch.
- Virat Kohli returned to form with a half-century vs. England and has scored 1154 runs in 23 innings since 2023 (4 centuries, 9 fifties).
Middle Order:
- Shreyas Iyer (973 runs in the last 2 years at 51 average with 3 centuries) will play a crucial role.
- KL Rahul is a key player, having 1033 runs in the last 26 ODIs (53 average).
- All-rounders: India has a strong middle order with Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar.
- Hardik Pandya has contributed 287 runs (bat) and 23 wickets (ball) in 12 ODIs.
- Jadeja has been India’s best all-rounder since 2023, with 300+ runs and 37 wickets.
Bowling Attack:
- Mohammad Shami (38 wickets in the last 16 ODIs at an average of 15) leads the pace attack.
- Arshdeep Singh has 14 wickets in 6 ODIs at an average of 17.
- Kuldeep Yadav is India’s leading wicket-taker since 2023, with 44 wickets in 29 matches at an average of 22.
Key Players
⭐ Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Mohammad Shami.
India Predicted Playing XI:
Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rohit Sharma (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya.
Also Check: Pakistan vs New Zealand – Live Streaming & Telecast Info
Team Bangladesh – Team Preview
With Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan not in the squad, Bangladesh’s hopes rest on Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Taskin Ahmed.
Top Order:
- Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar (C) will open. They have a combined average of 33 in ODIs last year.
- Sarkar scored 73 runs in the last ODI against West Indies.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto will bat at No. 3. He has been Bangladesh’s most consistent batter in ODIs, with 337 runs in the last 6 matches at an average of 84 (1 century, 2 fifties).
Middle Order:
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz is key, having scored 305 runs in 8 innings last year, averaging 47 against India.
- Mushfiqur Rahim has 750 runs in 25 ODIs against India and scored 136 runs at 68 avg in 2024.
- Mahmudullah was Bangladesh’s top scorer last year with 337 runs in 9 games (4 half-centuries).
Bowling Attack:
- Taskin Ahmed (14 wickets in the last 7 games) is the main pacer.
- Mustafizur Rahman is a proven performer, taking 25 wickets in 12 ODIs against India.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be the lead spinner (9 wickets in the last 8 games).
Key Players
⭐ Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:
Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar (c), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Taskin Ahmed, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Mahmudullah.</p>
IND Vs BAN 2nd Match: Pitch and Weather Report
📍 Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
⏰ Match Time: February 20, 2:30 PM IST
👥 Capacity: 25,000 spectators
🌤 Weather: Cloudy, 18-24°C, light wind from the southeast (8-19 km/h)
🏏 IND vs BAN Pitch Condition: Balanced, offers bounce for pacers early but becomes better for batting later.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium – ODI Pitch Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total ODI Played | 58 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 21 |
| Matches Won Chasing | 34 |
| No Result Matches | 3 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 218 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 192 |
| Highest Total | 355/5 (Eng vs Pak, 2019) |
| Lowest Total | 116 (HK vs Pak, 2004) |
| Highest Chase | 287/8 (SL vs Pak, 2004) |
| Lowest Defended | 200/10 (Afg vs Pak, 2018) |
Weather Conditions
- Sky Conditions: Cloudy throughout the match.
- Temperature: Expected to range between 18°C and 24°C.
- Wind Speed: Blowing from the southeast at 8-19 km/h.
- Bowling Advantage: Early stages will offer good bounce for bowlers.
- Batting Advantage: As the pitch gets older, batsmen can play their shots more comfortably.
- Overall Conditions: A balanced pitch, favouring both bowlers and batsmen at different stages of the game.
Toss Prediction: Bowl First
Teams chasing have won 34 out of 58 ODIs here, making it an advantage to field first.
IND vs BAN Winning Prediction
India is in top form and is expected to dominate this match. Although Bangladesh has won 3 of their last 5 ODIs against India, the Men in Blue have historically outperformed them in ICC tournaments.
📌 Interesting Stat:
India’s top 5 batters have 14 centuries and 30 half-centuries since 2023, all averaging 50+. Bangladesh batters have managed only 1 century in 2024.
🔥 Prediction: India to Win
|
“Get All cricket updates on Our Telegram & WhatsApp Community” |
|---|
