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The National Stadium in Karachi is set to host Match 3 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between Afghanistan and South Africa. Scheduled for February 21, 2025, the match will begin at 2:00 PM local time.

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India secured a dominant six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their ICC Champions Trophy encounter at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.

Chasing a target of 229 runs, India comfortably achieved the victory in 46.3 overs, losing only four wickets in the process.

Batting first, Bangladesh struggled early in their innings and were bowled out for 228 runs in 50 overs. The top order faltered under India’s disciplined bowling attack, with Mohammad Shami leading the charge, taking an impressive five-wicket haul. However, a commendable fightback by Tawhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali helped Bangladesh recover from a precarious position, with Hridoy notching his maiden ODI century. Despite their efforts, the target proved insufficient against a strong Indian batting lineup.

With this win, India and New Zealand now sit at the top of Group A in the race to the semi-finals. The focus now shifts to Group B, where Afghanistan will take on South Africa in the next fixture at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday, February 21.

Post-Match Reactions

Rohit Sharma, India’s Captain: Rohit acknowledged the ups and downs during the match, emphasizing the importance of staying composed in different situations. He lauded Shubman Gill and KL Rahul for their composed batting performances and praised Shami’s exceptional bowling display. Rohit also credited Bangladesh’s Hridoy and Jaker Ali for their solid partnership, which kept the match competitive.

Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh’s Captain: Shanto admitted that Bangladesh’s poor start in the first powerplay cost them the match, as losing five early wickets made it challenging for the lower-order batters. He noted that they fell short by around 30 runs and praised Hridoy’s resilience. Shanto expressed hope that Bangladesh’s batting unit would improve in the upcoming games and mentioned that early wickets in India’s innings could have shifted the momentum.

Player of the Match: Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill was named the Player of the Match for his well-constructed century, which anchored India’s successful chase. Gill shared that his strategy was to play according to the conditions and capitalize on loose deliveries. He credited his partnership with Rohit and later with Virat Kohli for stabilizing the innings and ensuring a smooth finish.

Match Summary

India’s chase started strongly, with openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill putting on a 69-run stand before Rohit was dismissed by Taskin Ahmed. Bangladesh briefly threatened a comeback, especially after Rishad Hossain removed Virat Kohli. However, Gill’s composed innings, along with KL Rahul’s late contribution, ensured India crossed the finish line without much trouble.

For Bangladesh, Rishad Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz bowled effectively in the middle overs, slowing India’s scoring rate. However, their total was always going to be difficult to defend against India’s experienced batting lineup.

With this win, India have begun their Champions Trophy campaign on a high note. For Bangladesh, they will need to regroup and address their top-order concerns if they are to stay in contention in the tournament.

Dubai, February 20, 2025 – The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 continues with an exciting second match between India and Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

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Karachi, February 19, 2025 – New Zealand delivered a commanding performance to crush Pakistan in the opening One-Day International (ODI) of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Karachi on Wednesday.

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Pakistan’s cricketing sensation Babar Azam has lost his No.1 ODI batting ranking just days before the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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The first match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to start today at 2:00 PM local times at Karachi. The win probability calculator favors Pakistan with 56% despite recent defeats by New Zealand.

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Pakistan is set to kick off their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a high-stakes encounter against New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The match marks the beginning of an exciting journey for the hosts as they aim to make a strong statement in the prestigious tournament.

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ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting has nominated Arshdeep Singh as the pacer who should get the first opportunity to replace injured quick Jasprit Bumrah and partner Mohammed Shami with the new ball for India at the ICC Champions Trophy.

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Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has dispelled all rumors surrounding Haris Rauf’s fitness, assuring fans that the fast bowler is fully fit and ready for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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The ICC Champions Trophy returns with a bang in 2025, and this year, it carries a special significance. Pakistan, a country renowned for its passionate cricket fans, is set to host the tournament for the first time since 1996.

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