IND vs BAN: India vs Bangladesh Prediction, Match Preview, Playing XI, Dream11 Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Winning Prediction

IND vs BAN: Champions Trophy Clash in Dubai - Match Preview

Rains in Dubai are rare, but when they do arrive, they can disrupt the city, as seen last year when the entire country came to a standstill. Recently, Dubai experienced rainfall, leaving the weather gloomy leading up to IND vs BAN in the Champions Trophy 2025. While disruptions are unlikely, overcast conditions could impact IND’s spin-heavy squad, which includes Jadeja, Axar, Kuldeep, Sundar, and Chakaravarthy.

Weather & Pitch Conditions

Dubai International Cricket Stadium has favored teams chasing, with 12 of 13 games in the 2021 T20 WC and 9 of 13 ODIs being won by teams batting second. The average first-innings score is 181, with a par score of 210-233. With dew playing a role in night matches, the toss might be a crucial factor.

Match Details

• Match: IND vs BAN, 2nd Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

• Date: February 20, 2025

• Time: 13:00 Local, 14:30 IST

• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

• Toss: Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat

• Umpires: Adrian Holdstock, Paul Reiffel

• Third Umpire: Richard Illingworth

• Match Referee: David Boon

Team News & Probable XI

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali/Towhid Hridoy, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Tanzim Sakib/Mustafizur Rahman.

Key Players to Watch

India

• Shubman Gill: Has been in exceptional form, scoring 259 runs in recent ODIs.

• Shreyas Iyer: India’s middle-order pillar with 181 runs in his last 3 matches.

• Ravindra Jadeja: Key all-rounder, picking up 6 wickets with an economy of 3.21.

• Mohammed Shami: Making a comeback after a long rehab, he remains India’s bowling spearhead.

Bangladesh

• Soumya Sarkar: Bangladesh’s batting mainstay with 223 runs in his last 7 matches.

• Mehidy Hasan Miraz: A strong all-rounder with 305 runs and 8 wickets since 2024.

• Mahmudullah: An experienced campaigner, contributing 337 runs in recent games.

• Taskin Ahmed: A potent pacer who will lead the attack for Bangladesh.

Match Prediction & Fantasy Picks

The toss could heavily influence the outcome. If BAN bats first, expect 190-200 runs; if IND bats first, expect 270-280 runs.

Fantasy Cricket Dream XI Picks

• Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Soumya Sarkar

• All-rounders: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja

• Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Taskin Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman

Did You Know?

• India has played 6 ODIs in Dubai, winning 5.

• Bangladesh’s last ICC event without Shakib Al Hasan was in 2004.

• IND has lost only 3 of 35 group-stage games in the last 15 years.

Final Thoughts

This game presents an intriguing battle between IND’s spin dominance and BAN’s balanced attack. With a pitch that favors chasers, expect an exciting contest where execution will be key.