India Registers First Win in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as Gill and Shami Steal the Show

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With a stunning five-wicket haul, Mohammed Shami guided India to victory in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh. In the process, he surpassed Zaheer Khan as India’s highest wicket-taker in tournament history.

Mohammed Shami’s early destruction left Bangladesh reeling, but Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali counterattacked, helping their side to 228 all out in 49.4 overs. Towhid Hridoy’s brilliant century gave Bangladesh a fighting chance.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave India a steady start in their 229-run chase. Despite Rohit’s early exit, vice captain Gill led from the front, scoring a brilliant century (101 off 129) and guiding India to an effortless victory.

Shami’s five-wicket haul and Gill’s heroic century sealed a crucial opening victory for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This confident start signals their intent for the tournament ahead.