Champions Trophy, IND vs BAN Playing 11 highlights: Rana, not Arshdeep, gets a place in India's XI
India vs Bangladesh Playing 11: Against all the media reports, Harshit Rana gets a game ahead of Arshdeep Singh in India's XI vs Bangladesh
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India Playing 11 vs Bangladesh in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The much-anticipated India vs Bangladesh clash in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 got off to an intriguing start as Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat. With conditions expected to evolve under lights, India captain Rohit Sharma admitted he would have preferred to field first.
"I would have fielded first. We played here a few years back, and we felt the ball comes on better under lights," Rohit said at the toss.
Despite losing the toss, the Indian skipper remained upbeat, confirming that the squad was fully fit and ready for the tournament.
"All looking good. Everyone is fit and fine to go. Let’s hope we start well. There is no looking back, every game becomes very important in this tournament."
For Bangladesh, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed confidence in his team’s ability to put up a competitive total on a surface that looked promising for batting.
"We would like to bat first. Looks like a good wicket, so we want to put runs on the board. We have to play good cricket today, and the boys are confident," Shanto stated.
Bangladesh have opted for a three-seamer, two-spinner combination, while India have made two key changes from their previous ODI outing.
Team Changes and Playing XIs
India have welcomed back experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, replacing Varun Chakravarthy. Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami returns to bolster the pace attack, with Arshdeep Singh making way.
India Playing XI:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammed Shami
- Kuldeep Yadav
Bangladesh, on the other hand, have gone with an aggressive bowling approach, fielding three pacers—Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib—while relying on Rishad Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz for spin duties.
Bangladesh Playing XI:
- Tanzid Hasan
- Soumya Sarkar
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mushfiqur Rahim (wk)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Jaker Ali
- Rishad Hossain
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
India’s Unwanted Toss Record Continues
India’s toss misfortune continued in Dubai, extending an unwanted record. Since the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup, India have now lost 11 consecutive tosses, equalling the longest such streak in ODI history—previously set by the Netherlands between March 2011 and August 2013.
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India vs Bangladesh LIVE SCORE UPDATES
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IND vs BAN Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Bangladesh's XI
Bangladesh (Playing XI): Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
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IND vs BAN Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Here's what Rohit said on India's XI
Rohit Sharma, India captain: "I would have fielded first. We have played a few years back here so we felt ball comes on better under lights. All looking good. Everyone is fit and fine to go. Let's hope we start well. There is no looking back, every game becomes very important in this tournament. Only Varun misses out from the last ODI we played, Jadeja comes back and Arshdeep misses and Shami comes back."
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India’s Playing XI for today's match vs Bangladesh
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill (vc)
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Shreyas Iyer
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammad Shami
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IND vs BAN Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Rana playing NOT Arshdeep
Rohit Sharma informed at the toss that Arshdeep Singh is not playing today.
This comes as a major surprise as all the media reports suggested Arshdeep is way ahead from Rana.
This comes as a major surprise as all the media reports suggested Arshdeep is way ahead from Rana.
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IND vs BAN Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES
Bangladesh have three pacers and two spinners in their Playing 11.
India bowling first in Dubai. Check latest updates here
India bowling first in Dubai. Check latest updates here
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IND vs BAN Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: XI's to be revealed soon
The Playing 11 of both the teams will be revealed shortly. Stay tuned for the Playing 11 live updates.
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India vs Bangladesh LIVE TOSS UPDATES
The live toss between India and Bangladesh will take place at 2 PM IST. Click on the image to get the latest updates on IND vs BAN live toss updates
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IND vs BAN Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Shubman Gill's key stats
Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener against Bangladesh, India skipper Rohit Sharma defended young opener Shubman Gill's appointment as a vice-captain, saying his ODI numbers are quite "crazy" for the last three-four years.
, followed by matches against arch-rivals Pakistan (February 23) and New Zealand (March 2). As per the hybrid model, India will play all its matches in Dubai instead of Pakistan.
"Gill is a very classy player. We tend to mix formats which I think is not fair. We have no doubt about his ability in this format. Players have strengths in certain formats. With Gill, we know that his numbers are crazy. Hopefully he has a great tournament and eventually it will help us," Rohti said in pre-match press conference.
In 103 international matches, Gill has scored 5,058 runs at an average of 43.60, with 13 centuries and 25 fifties in 130 innings and best score of 208. Gill does need some improvements in his Test statistics, as they do not reflect his true talent. In 32 Tests and 59 innings, he has made 1,893 runs at an average of 35.05, with five centuries and seven fifties and best score of 128. In 21 T20Is, he has made 578 runs at an average of 30.42, with a strike rate of 139.27. He has a century and three fifties in the format.
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IND vs BAN Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Predicted Playing 11s
As the toss to take place in 30 minutes or so, check out the predicted XI of both the teams:
India Playing 11 (probables): Rohit Sharma (capt), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.
Bangladesh Playing 11 (probables): Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman.
India Playing 11 (probables): Rohit Sharma (capt), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.
Bangladesh Playing 11 (probables): Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman.
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IND vs BAN Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Who be spearhead India's attack in absence of Bumrah?
"There will be times where you will miss certain players, but I think there is enough quality, enough depth, enough experience in the team for us to come here quite confident and be confident about what we want to do here." - Rohit Sharma on the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.
In the absence of Bumrah, Mohammed Shami will be the one, Rohit Sharma would look forward for wickets upfront.
In the absence of Bumrah, Mohammed Shami will be the one, Rohit Sharma would look forward for wickets upfront.
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IND vs BAN Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Who will be India's top order batters?
There will be no surprise in India's top order.
Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma will open followed by Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer.
Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma will open followed by Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer.
Shubman Gill
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Nahid Rana is accustomed to life in the fast lane—both as a pace bowler capable of clocking 150 km/h and as an avid biker off the field. At just 22 years old, he has already established himself as Bangladesh’s fastest-ever bowler, shattering records previously unheard of in the country’s cricketing history.
Nahid’s journey to the top is nothing short of remarkable. Unlike many professional cricketers who begin their careers in childhood, he only picked up a proper cricket ball in his late teens, having spent his early years playing with taped tennis balls in his hometown of Rajshahi. Despite this late start, his natural talent and searing pace propelled him into Bangladesh’s national setup, where he quickly became a key player.
IND vs BAN Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Pacer Nahid Rana threat for Team India
Fast on the Field, Fast on the Streets
Nahid Rana is accustomed to life in the fast lane—both as a pace bowler capable of clocking 150 km/h and as an avid biker off the field. At just 22 years old, he has already established himself as Bangladesh’s fastest-ever bowler, shattering records previously unheard of in the country’s cricketing history.
A Late Bloomer with a Rapid Rise
Nahid’s journey to the top is nothing short of remarkable. Unlike many professional cricketers who begin their careers in childhood, he only picked up a proper cricket ball in his late teens, having spent his early years playing with taped tennis balls in his hometown of Rajshahi. Despite this late start, his natural talent and searing pace propelled him into Bangladesh’s national setup, where he quickly became a key player.
Now, he stands on the cusp of his first major ICC event—the 2025 Men’s Champions Trophy—ready to showcase his raw pace on cricket’s grandest stage.
Embracing the Big Moment
The magnitude of the opportunity is not lost on Nahid, who is eager to compete against the world’s best.
"Getting the chance to compete with the best players in the world is truly inspiring," he said, reflecting on the upcoming tournament.
The speedster acknowledges that his rise has been swift but remains grateful for every moment.
"I’m savoring every moment of international cricket. Things have moved fast for me, and I’m grateful for everything that has happened. Adapting to international cricket wasn’t easy, but I had the advantage of playing plenty of first-class matches before making my debut."
With his express pace and fearless mindset, Nahid Rana is ready to make an impact, and the world will be watching as he prepares to unleash his thunderbolts on the biggest stage.
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IND vs BAN Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Bangladesh to depend on pacer battery
Should the conditions tilt in favour of fast bowling, Bangladesh will not be caught off guard. The team is currently witnessing a sudden and welcome surge in fast-bowling options, a development that adds a new edge to their attack.
Among the pacers, all eyes will be on tearaway quick Nahid Rana, who is set to test India’s formidable top order. With raw pace and aggression, Rana could pose a genuine threat, making Bangladesh a well-equipped unit should the pitch offer assistance to the seamers.
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IND vs BAN Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Varun or Kuldeep - Who will get a place in India's XI?
Experience over mystery as India finalises bowling lineup
As India gears up for their Champions Trophy campaign, the battle for the final specialist spinner’s spot appears to be tilting in Kuldeep Yadav’s favour over Varun Chakravarthy.
With India expected to field three spinners, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja are set to retain their places due to their all-round abilities, leaving a direct contest between Kuldeep and Varun. While both are capable of turning matches in India’s favour, Kuldeep’s proven experience in ODIs is likely to give him the edge.
Adding to the selection dilemma is Varun’s fitness concern, which further strengthens Kuldeep’s case. With India looking for stability and reliability in spin-friendly conditions, the left-arm wrist-spinner seems poised to make the starting XI, bringing his wicket-taking prowess and control in the middle overs to the attack.
Varun Chakravarthy. Photo: Sportzpics for BCCI
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First Published: Feb 20 2025 | 9:17 AM IST
