Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and Bangladesh decided to bat against India in their Group A match at the Champions Trophy on Thursday. India will be playing its group games and potential knockout matches in the United Arab Emirates after the Indian government prevented its team from traveling to Pakistan owing to past regional conflicts.

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.

The Indian cricket team is up against Bangladesh in their opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The much-anticipated clash will take place in Dubai on February 20, a venue where Team India has an excellent record. The Men in Blue will head into the tournament on a high after a resounding 3-0 ODI series win over England at home.

Cricket fans will want to tune in to Willow TV in the wee hours of Thursday morning to catch the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy contest between India and Bangladesh.

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.