Rohit Sharma Crosses 11,000 ODI Runs, Shami’s Five-Wicket Haul Sets Up India’s Commanding Start
February 20, 2025: India has made a blistering start in their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, comfortably chasing 229 against Bangladesh in Dubai. Rohit Sharma (41 off 35) was caught just shy of 10 overs. Shubman Gill (26 off 23)* was dealing in boundaries, ensuring India maintains a scoring rate of over 7 runs per over.
Rohit Sharma also achieved a historic milestone, becoming the second-fastest batter to reach 11,000 ODI runs in 261 innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar (276 innings). Virat Kohli remains the fastest to reach the mark in 222 innings.
Earlier, Mohammed Shami’s sensational five-wicket haul (5/53 in 10 overs) helped India bundle out Bangladesh for 228 in 49.4 overs. Bangladesh was in deep trouble at 35/5, but Towhid Hridoy (100) and Jaker Ali (68) staged a fightback, giving their team a fighting chance.
📊 Match Summary (IND vs BAN, Champions Trophy 2025)
📍 Venue: Dubai International Stadium
📍 Target: 229 Runs
📍 Current Score: IND 69/1 (10 overs)
📍 Key Players:
- Rohit Sharma (41* off 35) – Crosses 11,000 ODI runs ✅
- Shubman Gill (26 off 23) – Blazing start 🔥
- Mohammed Shami (5/53) – Bowling hero 🎯
- Towhid Hridoy (100) – Bangladesh’s lone warrior 💪
📢 Key Moments:
✅ Gill’s 98-metre six – Showcasing his fearless batting 💥
✅ Rohit’s effortless boundaries – Toying with Bangladesh’s attack 🎯
✅ Shami’s magic spell – Wrecked Bangladesh’s top order 🏏
With India cruising at 7+ runs per over, Bangladesh faces an uphill task to make a comeback. A comfortable India victory looks inevitable at this stage.
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