You ever see a game and just know how it’s going to end after the first 10 overs? That’s what today felt like.
Bangladesh walked into the Champions Trophy 2025 clash against India hoping to shake things up. But by the time they were 35/5, well… even their most optimistic fans probably knew where this was going.
Bangladesh’s Top Order? More Like a House of Cards.
The first 10 overs? Absolute disaster for Bangladesh.
- Soumya Sarkar? Gone for 0.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto? Also 0.
- Mushfiqur Rahim? Lasted one ball.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz? Managed a painful 5 off 10.
If not for Towhid Hridoy (100 off 118) and Jaker Ali (68 off 114), this could’ve been a 120 all out kind of day. But even their resistance was less about counterattacking and more about survival.
To make matters worse? Mohammed Shami was bowling like he was late for an appointment—5 wickets, 53 runs, and absolute carnage. Harshit Rana’s 3/31 added to Bangladesh’s misery.
Final total? 228 all out.
India’s Chase: No Drama, Just Business.
Now, India chasing 229 was never going to be a thriller. But still, a small part of me thought, “Maybe Bangladesh will make it interesting.”
Yeah, no.
- Rohit Sharma (41 off 36) started like he had dinner reservations.
- Shubman Gill? Smooth, steady, and completely unbothered (101 off 129).*
- KL Rahul? Casual 41 off 47*, finishing things off with Gill.
A chase that could’ve been finished in 40 overs stretched to 46.3, but let’s be honest—India were in cruise control the entire time.
What This Match Really Showed
🔍 India is just levels ahead in structuring their game. They don’t rely on one player—they build a system that works. Even when a couple of wickets fall, they don’t panic.
🔍 Bangladesh, on the other hand, still struggles with consistency. Their bowling attack had no real answers, and their batting lineup collapses way too often under pressure.
🔍 Shubman Gill is India’s next great ODI anchor. This wasn’t the flashiest century, but it was exactly what India needed. A calm, calculated, “I’ve got this” kind of innings.
Final Thought: India Walks, Bangladesh Stumbles.
India didn’t have to do anything extraordinary to win this. They just played smart cricket and let Bangladesh’s weaknesses do the rest.
For Bangladesh? Well, they need more than just one or two standout performances. They need a solid top order and bowlers who can actually break partnerships.
Because right now? It’s looking like a long tournament for them.