Ind vs Ban ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Predicted lineup and match details

India and Bangladesh face off in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash in Dubai. Here's a look at predicted XI.

India and Bangladesh are set to collide in their Group A encounter of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium.

With both teams looking to secure a winning start, squad selections and playing conditions will be crucial in shaping the contest.

India vs Bangladesh: Match details

Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM Local Time / 2:30 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai (UAE)
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar

Predicted playing XIs

India’s squad looks formidable, with captain Rohit Sharma leading from the front.

The top order, featuring Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, will be key in setting a strong platform, while KL Rahul’s position in the middle order remains a strategic decision.

In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, the team management faces a key choice between Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana for the pace attack.

India’s probable XI:
Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

Bangladesh, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, will look to draw inspiration from past upsets against India.

The absence of Shakib Al Hasan is a major blow, but Mushfiqur Rahim’s experience and Taskin Ahmed’s pace will be crucial.

Bangladesh captain Shanto also stated they would be up for the challenge against India in his pre-match press conference.

Bangladesh’s probable XI:
Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana

Pitch report and match outlook

Dubai’s conditions generally favour batters and spinners, making it a challenging contest for pacers. The dry surface is expected to assist turn, with teams likely to prefer extra spin options.

Historically, India has dominated Bangladesh in ODIs, winning 32 of their 41 encounters.

However, Bangladesh has caused upsets before, and with a well-rounded squad, they will look to challenge the tournament favourites.

With India’s experience and squad depth pitted against Bangladesh’s determination and unpredictability, this contest promises to be a thrilling battle in the Champions Trophy 2025.