India kicked off their Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh in a Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Electing to bat, Bangladesh slumped to 35-5 but went on to post 228 all out riding Towhid Hridoy's heroic 100 while battling cramps.

Bangladesh fought hard against India on Thursday in their Champions Trophy opener but their 229-run target didn't prove to be enough to win the match. Their top-order collapse after opting to bat not only cost them the game but they also registered an unwanted record.

India began their campaign in the Champions Trophy 2025 against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium today. Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to bat first.