Hridoy Stunning Century Saves Bangladesh as Shami Destroys with Five Wickets
Bangladesh scored 228 runs and got all out in 49.4 overs. They played India in their first match of the 2025 Champions Trophy. The game took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Towhid Hridoy’s strong century stood out for Bangladesh. Meanwhile, India’s bowlers, led by Mohammed Shami’s five wickets, took control of the innings.
Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat. However, their top order fell apart quickly, which put them under pressure. The key partnership between Hridoy and Jaker Ali gave some stability. However, the rest of the batting lineup did not take advantage.
Hridoy’s Gritty Knock Anchors Bangladesh’s Innings
Key Batting Performances
- Towhid Hridoy: 100 (118), 6 fours, 2 sixes
- Jaker Ali: 68 (114), 4 fours
Hridoy displayed remarkable composure, scoring 100 off 118 balls, despite battling fitness concerns. He hit six boundaries and two sixes. This helped Bangladesh bounce back from early setbacks. Jaker Ali supported him with a steady innings. He scored 68 runs off 114 balls, hitting four boundaries.
Bangladesh struggled with weak support from their batting lineup. They couldn’t reach 250 runs, making it easy for India to chase down the target.
Mohammed Shami’s Five-Wicket Haul Leads India’s Bowling Attack
India’s Bowling Performance
- Mohammed Shami: 5 wickets
- Harshit Rana: 3 wickets
- Axar Patel: 2 wickets
Shami had a fantastic performance. He took five wickets and broke down Bangladesh’s batting order. India took charge with his early strikes. Debutant Harshit Rana also shined, taking three wickets. Axar Patel’s two dismissals added to Bangladesh’s struggles.
India aims to chase down 229 runs easily. Meanwhile, Bangladesh hopes for quick wickets to stay in the game.
