The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, with the opening match between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. Team India, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, will play their first match against Bangladesh on February 20 at the Dubai International Stadium.
With only three league-stage matches, India’s performance in each of them is crucial for a strong start in the Champions Trophy tournament.
Indian bowler with most wickets against Bangladesh in One-Day-Internationals
When it comes to ODI records against Bangladesh, Ajit Agarkar holds the record for the most wickets, with 16. Ravindra Jadeja is second with 14 wickets, while Zaheer Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, and Sachin Tendulkar are tied at third with 12 wickets each.
Mohammed Shami (9 wickets), included in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad, has the chance to climb up the list during the upcoming edition.
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With India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah out due to injury, Shami becomes India’s most experienced bowler in Champions Trophy 2025 and will be expected to shoulder the bowling burden.
If he takes 4 wickets against Bangladesh, Shami will surpass Tendulkar, Zaheer, and Bumrah, moving into third place among the top wicket-takers against Bangladesh.
Highest Wicket-Takers in ODIs Against Bangladesh:
Ajit Agarkar – 16 wickets
Ravindra Jadeja – 14 wickets
Jasprit Bumrah – 12 wickets
Zaheer Khan – 12 wickets
Sachin Tendulkar – 12 wickets
Mohammed Shami – 9 wickets
Virender Sehwag – 9 wickets
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India’s best playing XI for IND vs BAN Champions Trophy 2025
The Indian team is set to field a formidable playing XI for their opening match, with a few key changes expected. Rishabh Pant may be dropped, with KL Rahul likely to get the nod instead.
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja and Varun Chakravarthy.
