Champions Trophy 2025 India vs Bangladesh Prediction, and Betting Tips

India vs Bangladesh, the 2nd match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, is set to be played at Dubai International Stadium on February 20. Both teams are entering the match with contrasting form. India recently whitewashed England at their home while Bangladesh is on a four-match losing streak in ODIs. However, Bangladesh has the upper hand in the last five encounters against India in the 50-over format. In this article, we will cover the India vs Bangladesh prediction of who will come out as the winner with an understanding of the recent form, squads, H2Hs, pitch report, and other factors. 

India vs Bangladesh: Both teams preview 

India 

India, led by Rohit Sharma, is one of the consistent performers in ICC events. They recently won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and also played the final of CWC 2023. The team features a solid squad including players like Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Mohammad Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, and Shubman Gill. 

Strengths: The batting lineup and three amazing all-rounders, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel, are the big strengths of the team. Batters are in great form, and these all-rounders provide them depth in both batting and bowling. 

Weakness: The fast bowling unit is filled with inexperienced bowlers in ODIs like Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana while Mohammad Shami is returning from an injury.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh led by Najmul Hossain Shanto features names like Mahmadullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mustanfizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Soumya Sarkar, and Taskin Ahmed. The team has experienced players with a good bowling unit but lacks consistency. 

Strengths: The bowling unit of the team is good, featuring names like Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nahid Rana, Rishad Hossain, and Taskin Ahmed.

Weakness: The batting lineup of the team is looking average despite having experienced players like Mahmadullah and Mushfiqur Rahim. 

H2H and Pitch Report

Pitch Report 

The pitch at the Dubai International Stadium often offers early help to pacers and as the match goes on conditions generally improve for spinners and batters.

Results of the last two ODIs played at Dubai International Stadium

Australia vs Pakistan (March 31, 2019) – Australia won by 20 runs

• Australia – 327/7
• Pakistan – 307/7

Australia vs Pakistan (March 29, 2019) – Australia won by 6 runs

• Australia – 277/7
• Pakistan – 271/8

India vs Bangladesh: Who will win?

With both team strengths, weaknesses, and recent form India is expected to win this match. Their balanced squad with experienced players gives them an edge in this match.