A gritty maiden ODI century from Towhid Hridoy and a stellar five-wicket haul by Mohammed Shami were the standout moments of the first innings in the Bangladesh vs India Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage encounter in Dubai. India dominated the powerplay, reducing Bangladesh to 35/5 before Hridoy, alongside Jaker Ali, orchestrated a remarkable recovery to post a competitive total of 228.

Bangladesh’s Early Collapse

Opting to bat first, Bangladesh found themselves in deep trouble from the outset. Mohammed Shami struck in the opening over, dismissing Soumya Sarkar with a sharp inswinger that took an inside edge. At the other end, Harshit Rana, included in place of Arshdeep Singh, claimed Najmul Hossain’s wicket as he slashed a wide delivery straight to Virat Kohli, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 2/2.

Despite the early setbacks, Tanzim Hasan played a few aggressive strokes, striking consecutive boundaries off Shami. However, just as Bangladesh hoped to rebuild, Shami returned to remove Mehidy Hasan, further denting their progress.

India’s control over the innings intensified when Axar Patel was introduced in the ninth over. The left-arm spinner struck twice in consecutive deliveries—first dismissing Tanzim, who edged to the keeper, and then sending Mushfiqur Rahim back with a sharp turner. Axar nearly bagged a hat-trick, but Rohit Sharma dropped a regulation catch at slip to give Jaker Ali a lifeline—one that proved costly for India.

Hridoy & Jaker Lead Bangladesh’s Fightback

With Bangladesh on the verge of a disastrous collapse at 35/6, Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali took charge, forging a crucial 154-run partnership to stabilize the innings. The duo played cautiously, absorbing pressure and ensuring Bangladesh batted deep. Hridoy enjoyed a stroke of luck when Hardik Pandya dropped him at mid-off, a reprieve that allowed him to anchor the recovery.

India attempted to break the stand by bringing back Shami and Rana, but the pair held firm. Jaker reached his fifty in 87 balls, while Hridoy took 84 deliveries to achieve the milestone. As the innings progressed, Hridoy shifted gears, launching a six off Kuldeep Yadav and following it up with another against Ravindra Jadeja in the 40th over to push Bangladesh’s run rate above four.

Shami’s Milestone & Bangladesh’s Late Surge

Just when Bangladesh seemed to be gaining momentum, Shami struck again, breaking the massive partnership and claiming his 200th ODI wicket—the fastest to achieve the feat in terms of balls bowled. Rishad Hossain provided a late flourish, smashing 4,6,6 against Axar Patel, helping Bangladesh cross the 200-run mark. However, with wickets falling in quick succession and Hridoy battling cramps, their final push faded.

Shami wrapped up the innings with a five-wicket haul, ensuring Bangladesh were bowled out for 228 in 49.4 overs, just after Hridoy reached his maiden century. India now heads into the chase with a strong position but will be wary of Bangladesh’s fighting spirit.

Brief Scores

Bangladesh: 228 in 49.4 overs (Towhid Hridoy 100, Jaker Ali 68; Mohammed Shami 5/53, Harshit Rana 3/31)
India: Yet to bat