India vs Bangladesh ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score and Updates: Rohit Sharma’s side will look to Asian rivals in their first Group A match.

The Pakistan cricket team arrived here on Thursday for the marquee Champions Trophy 2025 clash against arch-rivals India scheduled for February 23, hoping to get its campaign back on track after the 60-run loss to New Zealand in the tournament opener.

Al Jazeera takes a close look at favourites India against Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener on Thursday.

Rohit Sharma’s Indian side will face Najmul Hossain Shanto-led Bangladesh in the second Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday,.

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.

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto identified Bangladesh's loss of five wickets in a cluster in the powerplay, which cost them the match against India in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener in Dubai. Bangladesh's downfall started with their decision to bat after winning the toss.

India.com is in Dubai to get you exclusive coverage of all the thrilling action in the build-up to the blockbuster India vs Pakistan clash in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday.