DUBAI: An eighth ODI hundred by Shubman Gill (101 not out, 129b, 9x4, 2x6) and a superb five-wicket haul by veteran pacer Mohammed Shami (five for 53 in 10 overs) helped India down Bangladesh by six wickets and get off their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign off in style in a Group A fixture on Thursday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

A big blow for Pakistan's Champions Trophy defence with a key batter ruled out of the next game at the tournament.

Pakistan's largest city was abuzz with anticipation and apprehension Wednesday as the hosts played the opening match of the nation's first major international cricket tournament in three decades.

The India vs Bangladesh ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match will be televised live on Star Sports Network and Sports18 channels. Fans can also stream the match live on the JioHotstar website and mobile application, ensuring they don’t miss any action from the tournament opener in Dubai.

Travis Head has a comfort that the “versatile” nature of the key Australian batters who make up the Champions Trophy squad can make the white-ball shift they need to ensure a fast start against England on Saturday despite two smashings by Sri Lanka.

India kicked off their Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh in a Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Electing to bat, Bangladesh slumped to 35-5 but went on to post 228 all out riding Towhid Hridoy's heroic 100 while battling cramps.