IND vs BAN Dream11 Prediction, HOT Picks For Grand League Team, Pitch report and Stats | ICC Champions Trophy 2025
India and Bangladesh are set to face each other in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 20. This match marks the beginning of India's campaign, and both teams will be looking to start strong.
While India is bringing a spin-heavy squad, Bangladesh is expected to counter with a balanced bowling attack. The conditions in Dubai could play a crucial role in determining the best team combination.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Dubai is not known for frequent rains, but recent cloudy weather has raised some concerns. The forecast for match day suggests overcast conditions, though rain is unlikely. The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium usually offers assistance to both pacers and spinners. Historically, teams chasing have had better success here. In the last ICC event hosted in Dubai, the 2021 T20 World Cup, 12 out of 13 matches were won by the team batting second. This trend continued in the recent ILT20 tournament, where 11 out of 15 matches in Dubai favored the chasing side.
Spinners could come into play as the tournament progresses, especially with rising temperatures making the surface drier. The average first-innings score in ODIs here is 181, with a par total around 210. However, considering the strengths of both teams, a target of 250+ could be competitive.
India vs Bangladesh: Probable Playing XIs
India's Probable XI:
1. Rohit Sharma (c)
2. Shubman Gill
3. Virat Kohli
4. Shreyas Iyer
5. KL Rahul (wk)
6. Hardik Pandya
7. Axar Patel
8. Ravindra Jadeja
9. Kuldeep Yadav
10. Mohammed Shami
11. Arshdeep Singh
India is expected to go with three left-arm spinners—Jadeja, Axar, and Kuldeep—alongside pace spearhead Mohammed Shami. Despite Harshit Rana’s good performance against England, Shami's experience might earn him a spot in the playing XI.
Bangladesh's Probable XI:
1. Tanzid Hasan
2. Soumya Sarkar
3. Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
4. Mehidy Hasan Miraz
5. Mushfiqur Rahim (wk)
6. Mahmudullah
7. Towhid Hridoy / Jaker Ali
8. Nasum Ahmed
9. Taskin Ahmed
10. Nahid Rana
11. Mustafizur Rahman / Tanzim Sakib
Bangladesh has a good mix of spinners and pacers, with Nahid Rana leading the pace attack. They may field three spinners in Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, and Rishad Hossain, depending on conditions.
HOT Picks for Dream11 Grand League Team
India:
- Rohit Sharma: A big match player who has a history of performing well in ICC events.
- Shubman Gill: Has been in great form and could anchor the innings.
- Ravindra Jadeja: Provides value with both bat and ball; his experience will be key.
- Kuldeep Yadav: A wicket-taking option who could trouble Bangladeshi batters with his variations.
Bangladesh:
- Najmul Hossain Shanto: The captain will be crucial in holding the innings together.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz: An all-rounder who can contribute to all departments.
- Taskin Ahmed: Bangladesh’s pace spearhead, who can take early wickets.
- Nahid Rana: A rising fast-bowling talent who could make a big impact.
India goes into the match as favorites, given their strong squad and excellent record in ODIs. They have won five out of six ODIs played in Dubai. Bangladesh, however, should not be underestimated. They can pose a challenge if they handle spin well and their fast bowlers strike early. The toss will play a crucial role, as chasing has been the preferred option at this venue.
Dream11 Team for IND vs BAN, Match No. 2
Wicketkeeper- M Rahim
Batters- Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, N Hossain Shanto
All-Rounders- Hardik Pandya, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Axar Patel
Bowlers- Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Nahid Rana