Champions Trophy : Team India began their Champions Trophy campaign on a winning note, defeating Bangladesh by six wickets in Dubai on Thursday. Bangladesh, batting first, set a target of 228 runs. India chased it down comfortably in 46.3 overs, losing just four wickets. Shubhman Gill starred for India, smashing his maiden century in an ICC tournament. He remained unbeaten at 101 runs. Captain Rohit Sharma contributed 41 runs, KL Rahul scored 38, and Virat Kohli managed 22. On the bowling front, Mohammed Shami shined with a five-wicket haul, while Harshit Rana took three wickets, and Axar Patel grabbed two. For Bangladesh, Towhid Hridoy was the standout performer with a century.
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Shubman Gill Registers His Eighth ODI Century
Shubman Gill reached his eighth ODI century in the 46th over, taking a single to achieve the milestone. This century was special, as it was his first in an ICC tournament. Previously, he had missed out on scoring a hundred during the 2023 ODI World Cup.Gill has been in exceptional form, scoring 50+ runs in each of his last four ODIs. His last ton came against England, showcasing his consistency as a top-order batter.
India Loses Three Wickets in Powerplay-2
During the second powerplay, India lost three wickets while adding 120 runs to their total. Despite the fall of wickets, the team remained on track for a comfortable victory.Key dismissals included:
Rohit Sharma Scores 41 Before Getting Dismissed
India lost its first wicket in the 10th over, as captain Rohit Sharma departed for 41 runs off 36 balls. Taskin Ahmed dismissed him, with Rishad Hossain taking the catch. During his innings, Rohit Sharma crossed the 11,000-run mark in ODIs, achieving this feat in 261 innings. He is now the second-fastest batter to reach this milestone after Virat Kohli.
Virat Kohli Falls for 22 Runs
India lost its second wicket in the 23rd over when Virat Kohli was dismissed for 22 runs. He was caught by Soumya Sarkar off Rishad Hossain’s bowling.
India Reaches 100-Run Mark in the 20th Over
India completed their 100-run milestone in the 20th over when Virat Kohli took two runs off Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Shubman Gill was also at the crease at this stage, keeping India’s chase on track.
Axar Patel (8 runs)
- Shreyas Iyer (15 runs)
KL Rahul Gets a Lifeline as Zakir Ali Drops a Catch
KL Rahul got a lucky break in the 37th over when Zakir Ali dropped his catch off Taskin Ahmed’s delivery. Rahul attempted a big shot on a length ball, sending it towards square leg, but Zakir failed to hold onto the catch.
India Crosses 200-Run Mark in the 43rd Over
India reached the 200-run mark in the 43rd over when Shubman Gill took a single off Tanzim Hasan Sakib. At this stage, KL Rahul was also at the crease, steering the chase towards victory.
Champions Trophy : KL Rahul’s Six Seals India’s Victory
KL Rahul sealed India’s victory in style, smashing a six off Tanzim Hasan Sakib in the third ball of the 47th over. Rahul played a steady knock, scoring 41 runs off 47 balls. He remained on the crease alongside Shubman Gill, who was unbeaten at 101.
