After a whitewashing 3-0 victory against England in the 3-match ODI series at home, Team India under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy is set on a mission to win another ICC trophy. The men-in-blue start their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 (Thursday) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS).
This preview will reveal important details such as the weather forecast reports, pitch conditions, head-to-head stats of BAN vs IND in ODIs, and the probable playing XI combination that helps you make accurate predictions ahead of the match.
BAN vs IND CT 2025 Group A Details: Schedule, Venue, Live Streaming and Telecast Network
The following are the important details you need to know ahead of the Bangladesh vs India Group A match in Champions Trophy 2025:
Date, Day, Location, Timings and Match Format:
| Date | February 20 |
| Day | Thursday |
| Match Number | ODI no. 4844 |
| Game Format | 50 Overs Per Side |
| Stage | Group Phases (Group A) |
| Timings | 01 pm Local (GST—Gulf Standard Time) |
| 02:30 pm (IST—Indian Standard Time) | |
| 03 pm (BST—Bangladesh Standard Time) | |
| 09 am (GMT— Greenwich Mean Time) | |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Seating Capacity | 25,000 |
Playing Session Timings for BAN vs IND CT 2025 Group A
| Session | Local Timings (GST) | IST | BST |
| Toss | 12:30 pm | 02 pm | 02:30 pm |
| Session 1 | 01 pm to 04:30 pm | 02:30 pm to 06 pm | 03 pm to 06:30 pm |
| Innings Break | 04:30 pm to 05:10 pm | 06 pm to 06:40 pm | 06:30 pm to 07:10 pm |
| Session 2 | 05:10 pm to 08:40 pm | 06:40 pm to 10:10 pm | 07:10 pm to 10:40 pm |
Where to watch the BAN vs IND Champions Trophy 2025 Group A? Live Streaming and Satellite Rights
| Country | Live Streaming | Telecast Network |
| India | JioHotstar (App and its Official Website) | Star Sports Network and Sports18 TV |
| Bangladesh | Toffee app | Nagorik TV and T Sports |
Bangladesh vs India Head-to-Head Stats: ODIs and Champions Trophy
The head-to-head stats highlight the fact that India has maintained a clean domination over Bangladesh in ODIs as well as the Champions Trophy:
ODIs:
| Total ODI Matches Played | 41 |
| Matches Won by Bangladesh | 8 |
| Matches Won by India | 32 |
| Tied Games | 0 |
| No Result Games | 1 |
| Matches Won at Home Venues | Bangladesh: 6, and India: 4 |
| Matches Won Away | Bangladesh:0, and India: 18 |
| Winnings at Neutral Venue | Bangladesh: 2, and India: 10 |
| Winnings at DICS | Bangladesh: 0, and India: 2 |
| Highest Total (BAN vs IND in ODIs) | India: 409/8 in 50 overs in Chattogram on 10th December 2022 |
| Lowest Total (BAN vs IND in ODIs) | Bangladesh: 58 all-out in 17.4 overs in Mirpur on 17th June 2014 |
Champions Trophy:
| Total ODI Matches Played in CT | 1 (in 2nd semi-final match of the 2017 edition) |
| Matches Won by Bangladesh | 0 |
| Matches Won by India | 1 (Won by 9 Wickets) |
| Tied / No Result Games | 0 |
| Match Score | BAN: 264/7 in 50 overs and IND: 265/1 in 40.1 overs on 15th June 2017 |
BAN vs IND CT 2025: Weather Reports, Pitch Conditions, Latest Stats and Toss Winning Skipper’s Decision
The weather reports, pitch conditions, and recent stats certainly influence the toss-winning captain’s decision at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium:
Weather Forecast Reports:
| Temperature | 20 °C to 25 °C |
| Cloud Cover | 12% to 77% |
| Wind Speed | 13 km/hr to 19 km/hr |
| Dew Point | 11° |
| Humidity | 55% |
| Chances of Rain to Occur | 55% to 60% |
Pitch Conditions:
The dry and warm pitch conditions at the DICS have most often favored fast bowlers by generating huge paces and bounces. However, the latest reports reveal that the new pitches have been prepared for Team India’s matches throughout the tournament, which could change the competitive scenario.
Updated ODI Stats of Dubai International Cricket Stadium:
The following stats in ODI cricket at the DICS illustrate the performance of the first and second batting teams at this venue:
| Total ODI matches Played | 58 |
| First Batting Teams Winnings | 22 |
| Chasing Teams Winnings | 34 |
| Average Score | 1st Innings: 218 and 2nd Innings: 192 |
| Highest Total | England: 355/5 in 50 overs vs Pakistan on 20th November 2015 |
| Lowest Total | Namibia: 91 all-out in 31.1 overs vs UAE on 23rd February 2023 |
| Highest Target Chased Successfully | Sri Lanka: 287/8 in 49.4 overs vs Pakistan on 20th December 2013 |
| Lowest Score Defended | UAE: 168 all-out in 46.3 overs vs Nepal on 18th March 2022 |
| India’s Winnings in ODIs at this venue (out of 6 matches played) | 5 Wins (Batting First: 1 Win and Batting Second: 4 Wins) |
| India’s Losses or Tied Games in ODIs at this venue | 1 Tied Match (Batting Second: 1) |
| Bangladesh’s Winnings in ODIs at this venue (Out of 3 matches played) | 1 Win (Batting First: 1 and Batting Second: 0) |
| Bangladesh’s Losses or Tied Games in ODIs at this venue | 2 Losses (Batting First: 2, and Batting Second: 0) |
Toss Winning Captain’s Decision at DICS:
As the dew factor is expected to play a major role, the toss-winning captain is expected to bowl first and chase targets in the evening session. The main reason is that the latest stats reveal that the chasing teams have gained an upper hand under the lights compared to the sides batting first during sunny afternoons at the DICS.
Expected Playing XI Combination for Bangladesh vs India 2nd Match Champions Trophy 2025
Several experts have predicted the below listed strongest playing XI combination for India and Bangladesh match in Group A fixtures:
India’s Possible Starting XI:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Rohit Sharma (Captain) | Batsman |
| 2. | Shubman Gill | Batsman |
| 3. | Virat Kohli | Batsman |
| 4. | Shreyas Iyer | Batsman |
| 5. | KL Rahul | Batsman |
| 6. | Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| 7. | Hardik Pandya | All-rounder |
| 8. | Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| 9. | Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler |
| 10. | Harshit Rana | Bowler |
| 11. | Mohammed Shami | Bowler |
Bangladesh’s Possible Starting XI:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Tanzid Hasan | Batsman |
| 2. | Soumya Sarkar | Batsman |
| 3. | Nazmul Hossain Shanto (Captain) | Batsman |
| 4. | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | All-rounder |
| 5. | Mushfiqur Rahim | Batsman and Wicketkeeper |
| 6. | Towhid Hridoy | Batsman |
| 7. | Jaker Ali | Batsman |
| 8. | Rishad Hossain | Bowler |
| 9. | Tanzim Hasan Sakib | Bowler |
| 10. | Mustafizur Rahman | Bowler |
| 11. | Taskin Ahmed | Bowler |
Who will win BAN vs IND 2nd Match Group A CT 2025? Overall Prediction
Overall, Team India’s impressive head-to-head stats against Bangladesh make them the favorites to win the upcoming match. In addition, the Indians maintaining an unbeaten record in ODIs at this Dubai International Cricket Stadium bolsters their confidence to extend their dominance triumphing over Bangladesh by a huge margin to enhance their net run rate.
Ultimately, the team balanced with a strong batting and bowling line-up is certain to have a great start to the Champions Trophy 2025.