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We wanted to bat, but early wickets set us back: Hridoy reflects on Bangladesh's fightback
Dubai, February 21: Bangladesh opted to bat first in their Champions Trophy opener against India in Dubai but found themselves in deep trouble at 35/5 within the first nine overs. The situation could have been even worse had Rohit Sharma not dropped a straightforward catch off Jaker Ali on Axar Patel's hat-trick delivery in the ninth over. Towhid Hridoy, who stitched together a remarkable 154-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Jaker, played a crucial knock of 100 off 118 balls. Reflecting on his innings, Hridoy said he had to fight and find a way to steer Bangladesh to a competitive total, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Jaker Ali reflects on his crucial knock against India in Champions Trophy 2025
Dubai, February 21: Bangladesh's Jaker Ali played a crucial knock of 68 off 114 deliveries, guiding his team to a total of 228 after an early collapse against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. His innings, laced with four boundaries, provided stability alongside Towhid Hridoy as the duo forged a historic partnership of 154 runs for the sixth wicket in Dubai. This stand, which came when Bangladesh was struggling at 35/5, is now the highest for the sixth wicket or lower in Champions Trophy history.
Champions Trophy: Shami's fifer, Gill's ton leads India to six-wicket win over Bangladesh
Dubai, Feb 20: Shubman Gill, the newly crowned top-ranked men's ODI batter, hit a gritty eighth century in the 50-over format and led India to a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh to kick off their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign on a high at the Dubai International Stadium here on Thursday.
Champions Trophy: Bangladesh captain Shanto identifies moment which led to their downfall against India
Dubai, February 21: Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto identified Bangladesh's loss of five wickets in a cluster in the powerplay, which cost them the match against India in the Champions Trophy opener in Dubai.
CT2025: Towhid-Jaker guide Bangladesh to respectable 228 against India, Shami takes fifer
Dubai, February 20: A fine 154-run partnership between centurion Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali helped Bangladesh overcome a top-order collapse and post a respectable total of 228 in their ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener against India at Dubai on Thursday.
Champions Trophy: Shami picks 5-53 as India bowl out Bangladesh for 228
Dubai, Feb 20: Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami stepped up to come good in ICC tournaments yet again by picking his sixth five-wicket haul in ODIs as India bowled out Bangladesh for 228 in 49.4 overs in a Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. On a slow pitch, Shami was the standout bowler for India, striking in the first 10 overs and at the back end to take his fifth five-for in an ICC ODI tournament. He was well-supported by Harshit Rana taking 3-31, while Axar Patel took 2-43, though he missed his hat-trick.
Hridoy, Jaker script record-breaking partnership in Champions Trophy
Dubai, February 20: Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali etched their names in the record books with a historic partnership in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, putting together a 154-run stand for the sixth wicket against India in Dubai. Their remarkable effort came at a time when Bangladesh was struggling at 35/5, showcasing resilience and determination under immense pressure.
Champions Trophy: Shakib's absence not a factor, Bangladesh have the best pace attack, says skipper Shanto
Dubai, Feb 19: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto exuded confidence ahead of his team’s Champions Trophy opener against India, emphasising that his side has the firepower to challenge the two-time champions.