In a thrilling start to India’s Champions Trophy campaign, Shubman Gill’s unbeaten century guided India to a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh. Mohammed Shami’s outstanding bowling performance, with figures of 5-53, dismantled Bangladesh for just 228 runs, after they found themselves struggling at 5-35. Amidst the turmoil, Towhid Hridoy’s maiden international hundred provided some respite, allowing Bangladesh to reach a more respectable score.
Gill, scoring his eighth ODI century, finished on 101 runs from 129 balls, surpassing the target with 21 balls to spare. His innings included nine fours and two sixes and set him up well with vital partnerships, especially a 69-run opening stand with Rohit Sharma. Notably, Rohit dropped a catch that could have gifted teammate Axar Patel a hat-trick, the first in the tournament’s history in 19 years, later expressing regret over the missed opportunity.
Bangladesh’s captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, acknowledged that their poor start significantly impacted their overall score, believing they fell short by around 25 to 30 runs. Ultimately, India’s strong performance showcased their depth in batting and bowling, setting them up solidly for the remainder of the tournament.