Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team defeated Najmul Hossain Shanto's Bangladesh by 6 wickets in match 2 of the ongoing edition of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which is being played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, on February 20 (Thursday). Now the India team will go one-on-one against their arch-rivals Pakistan at the same venue on February 23. The Rohit Sharma-led side has winning momentum, whereas Mohammad Rizwan's Pakistan will be eyeing their first win of the mega tournament.
Rohit Sharma on clash against Pakistan
After India's win against Bangladesh, the Indian captain was asked about their next clash against Pakistan and the pitch conditions for the big clash between rivals.
"Not sure, but it will be pretty much similar I guess. I am not the curator here to tell you how exactly it will play but looks like it with the way the games have been played here," said Rohit Sharma in the post-match press conference.
As for Rohit Sharma, he became the second-fastest batter to reach the historic 11000-run mark in ODIs. On February 20 (Thursday). The Indian captain achieved the milestone in his 261st ODI innings. He surpassed Sachin Tendulkar who reached the milestone in his 276th innings, while Virat Kohli is the fastest player to do it in 222 innings.
India beat Bangladesh
Rohit and Shubman Gill once again gave the Men in Blue a good start in the 229 -run chase as they joined a 69-run opening partnership before the Indian captain lost his wicket in the final over of the powerplay. Later Virat Kohli (22 off 38) and Shreyas Iyer (15 off 17) got the start but could not turn them into big scores. Axar Patel departed early too after scoring just 8 runs off 12 balls.
Then KL Rahul walked out and batted till the end with Gill, who completed his century in 125 balls. This was his second consecutive ODI ton. The previous one came in the final ODI against England. This was also his 8th ODI ton and he has taken the fewest innings for an Indian batter to score 8 ODI centuries. KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 41 off 47 balls whereas Gill returned after scoring 101 runs not out. Rahul hit a six to end the match and ensure India's win.
Now the India team will go one-on-one against their arch-rivals Pakistan at the same venue on February 23. The Rohit Sharma-led side has winning momentum, whereas Mohammad Rizwan's Pakistan will be eyeing their first win of the mega tournament.
