IND vs BAN, Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: India in a tough chase after Bangladesh’s fightback

India finds itself in a tricky chase against Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy 2025 opener, needing 85 more runs off 119 balls with six wickets in hand. Axar Patel’s dismissal for 8 has left India at 144/4, with Shubman Gill (56*) and KL Rahul (0*) at the crease.

Earlier, Bangladesh staged a remarkable comeback after slumping to 35/5. Towhid Hridoy, dropped on his very first ball by Rohit Sharma, capitalized on the opportunity and went on to score a fighting century. His 154-run stand with Jaker Ali (68) set a record for the highest sixth-wicket partnership in Champions Trophy history, propelling Bangladesh to 228 in 49.4 overs. Mohammad Shami starred with the ball, claiming a five-wicket haul, while Axar Patel nearly bagged a hat-trick but was denied by the dropped catch.

In response, India got off to a decent start, but Bangladesh’s spinners have tightened the screws. Rohit Sharma (41), Virat Kohli (22), and Shreyas Iyer (15) have all fallen as the pitch slows down. Mustafizur Rahman’s clever variations and Rishad Hossain’s effective spin have put India under pressure.

With the ball gripping and turn on offer, the chase won’t be straightforward. India will need a composed approach from Gill and Rahul to see them through. Can Bangladesh continue their fightback, or will India find a way to close this out?