Confident India's aim to set the campaign rolling 

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

Soumya Sarkar has odds of 4.55 to be Bangladesh's best batsman 

Shubman Gill has odds of 3.15 to be India's best batsman 

Mustafizur Rahman has odds of 2.90 to be Bangladesh's best bowler 

Mohammad Shami has odds of 3.15 to be India's best bowler 

MATCH PREVIEW     

Bangladesh will be up against the Indians in the 2nd match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as both teams begin their campaign. Bangladesh will be under pressure in this game as the side has struggled in recent matches. They have won only once in the last six games and face one of the strongest teams in the tournament. Their record against the Indians hasn't been great, and the team will start the game on lower odds. In contrast, the Indians will be high on confidence. The team has done well in the last ODI series against England and has a strong batting lineup. The team will look to build on its good record against the Bangladeshis in this game. It will be the first game for both teams, and we are eager to see if the Bangladeshis can cause a major upset in this contest.  

Bangladesh Preview     

Najmul Hossain Shanto and his men struggled leading up to this tournament. They suffered a whitewash against West Indies, and the team faced much criticism for its inconsistency. They will start behind on cricket betting apps owing to their ordinary record against the Indians. Shanto expects a strong show from his players in this game as they look to set the tone for the rest of the tournament.  

Soumya Sarkar has struggled in his comeback to the team and must deliver a strong start in the game with Tanzid Hasan, as the Indians have a strong batting lineup. Najmul Hossain Shanto must anchor the innings in the middle order and add runs with Mushfiqur Rahim and Towhid Hridoy. The side will expect quick runs in the lower middle order from Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali.  

The bowling attack will be under pressure after repeated failures in recent games. Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed have a lot of experience, and the pair must strike early to put the Indians under pressure. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will use the conditions well in the middle overs with Tanzid Hasan Sakib. Rishad Hossain and Sarkar add depth to the attack and must play crucial roles in the game.  

Expected Starting XI for Bangladesh     

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzid Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed 

India Preview     

Rohit Sharma and his men will be confident coming into this game. The side was clinical in the recent ODI series against England, winning it 3-0. The batting lineup is in good form, and the team will start favorites on cricket betting sites. They have won the last seven out of ten games against Bangladesh and will draw inspiration from them. Sharma would like a strong show from his players to win this game and build momentum for the rest of the tournament.  

Rohit Sharma's return to form is a big positive for the team. He will look to deliver a positive start in this game with Shubman Gill. The Indians have a formidable middle order and will look for runs from Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul. They will look to unsettle the Bangladeshi attack in the middle overs. Axar Patel has done well in the lower middle order, adding firepower to the batting with Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja.  

Jasprit Bumrah's absence is a major setback for the team, and the team expects early strikes from Mohammad Shami and Arshdeep Singh as their opponents struggle against quality pace attacks. Hardik Pandya will look to do well as the third pacer in the attack. Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakravarthy, and Axar Patel strengthen the attack with their variations, and the spin trio must use the conditions to their advantage in this game.  

Expected Starting XI for India     

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh  

TOSS: To Bowl First      

The side chasing the score has won four out of the last five games at this venue. It is a flat surface and allows teams to chase big scores. Both the captains will take a cue from the recent results and bowl first upon winning the toss.      

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We expect clear skies over Dubai, and it will be a warm afternoon. The wicket will be flat, allowing batsmen to play their strokes freely. There won't be much for the fast bowlers on this wicket, but spinners will have a good time. The side batting first would like to have 300 runs on the board.  

OUR PREDICTION      

The Bangladeshis face a herculean challenge in this game. The bowling attack has struggled in recent games, and they will need a strong show from their bowlers against the strong batting lineup of the Indians. The Indian team has its top order in good form and a spin attack that will enjoy bowling on this track. Based on the record between the two teams and their recent form, we expect the Indians to start favorites.   

Our prediction is for India to win

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