ICC champions trophy 2025: India set to face Bangladesh; Key insights, lineups

India is set to begin their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh today, February 20, 2025, at the Dubai International Stadium. The match is scheduled to start at 2:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST. 

Team News and Squads

India enters the tournament with a strong batting lineup, bolstered by the return to form of captain Rohit Sharma, who recently scored 119 runs off 90 balls in an ODI against England. However, the team faces a setback with the absence of premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah due to a back injury; he has been replaced by Harshit Rana. 

Bangladesh, led by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, will miss the experience of all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who is unavailable for the tournament. The team will rely on players like Mushfiqur Rahim and the pace duo of Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman to make an impact. 

India Squad

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KLRahu, RishabhPant, HardikPandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja,Varun Chakaravarthy

Bangladesh Squad

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim,
Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain,Taskin Ahmed,Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed,Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.

Broadcast and Streaming Details

In India, the match will be broadcast live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, and other regional channels. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. 

For viewers in other regions, the match will be available on various platforms:

Pakistan: PTV and Ten Sports; streaming on Myco and Tamasha app.
UAE and MENA: CricLife Max; streaming on STARZPLAY.
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket; streaming on SkyGO, NOW, and Sky Sports App.
USA and Canada: WillowTV; streaming on Willow by Cricbuzz app.
Bangladesh: Nagorik TV and T Sports; streaming on Toffee app.
For a comprehensive list of broadcasters, refer to the official ICC website.

Match Preview

India, aiming for their third Champions Trophy title, come into the tournament with strong momentum, having recently swept England 3-0 in an ODI series. The batting lineup, featuring Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli, is in formidable form. The spin-heavy bowling attack, including Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, is expected to exploit the conditions in Dubai. 

Bangladesh, despite recent struggles, have a history of surprising top teams in major tournaments. The team will look to leverage their spin attack and the experience of senior players to challenge India. This opening match is crucial for both teams, setting the tone for their campaigns in a competitive Group A, which also includes Pakistan and New Zealand.