India (231/4) defeat Bangladesh (228) by 6 wickets to make a triumphant start to their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign

Rana needs to work on his fitness. His belly looks embarassing.
Still only 23...long way to go...i'd back him to learn gain some pace and also learn reverse....i'd go as far as to say if he applies himself, he can be the Ishant or Niel Wagner or tim bresnan kind of test bowlers 25-3-55-2 kind of into your body enforcer
 
Runup is good and rhythmic, defo better than Eng series, but i steill feel he is not going thru the crease like in 2023 WC, also just b4 release his other hand is not pulling into the action like he used to do, when he is about to reach the point of relaase, it is just limp (dunno if any to do with recent injuries) withthe effect that he is bowling a tad short and not the hard lengths of WC and hence the 4 odd boundaries against him..(or maybe he is protecting his back or something ...)

who knows maybe its a temporary phase and he rectifies this before 23rd....one thing is for sure -he is defo a better bowler under lights and also it does not look to be long before he is at his best...
Thanks. And Shami just got another wicket. Proving his detractors wrong :)
 
Shami has a habit of running through lineups when he gets a couple of wickets. Even with his age and fitness, he can do that against Bangladesh.
 
To be fair shami has bowled a lot of poor balls in this spell so far. It's just that Bangladesh are pure trash that's making him as good as his 2023 WC self.
 
News just got out that Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament. Big blow for Pakistan ahead of the India game.
 
According to @Bilal7 Rizwan makes the India side at number 4

Look at how KL Rahul shut down his team mates for that review. This is what you call a mature, level headed cricketer. Rizwan has no clue what’s going on behind the stumps
 
To all my Indian brothers that I respect @Hitman @jeeteshssaxena @Nikhil_cric and even @Rajdeep (even though I disagree with him on everything)

I want India to win this game. Unlike other pakistani's who are keeping their fingers crossed, the truth is neither Pakistan nor Australia deserve to qualify. Australia's lack of interest and certain selfish moments from starc and Stoinis + Pakistan's delusional mindset means means they don't deserve it.

NZ is the strongest team of the tournament with India being the 2nd strongest and both countries happen to be rival nations for both my countries 😄😄.

NZ and India final would be a treat to watch.
Bhai, you are underestimating the Aussies. Them at half strength are better than most teams at full strength. But I'll agree that New Zealand looks the most balanced side in the tournament.​
 
Another one bites the dust.


Bangladesh team never progressed.

They should be demoted and bring another country in their place.

Probably the worst team to play as test nation.
 
Bhai, you are underestimating the Aussies. Them at half strength are better than most teams at full strength. But I'll agree that New Zealand looks the most balanced side in the tournament.​
Not underestimating and their not at half strength, Their at less then 5% strength lol
 
@Major iftikhar should apply for Bangladesh nationality because only he is the one player who can take down Axar

Pakistan doesn’t value his services
 
Mushy gone first ball :ROFLMAO:

What is the score @sweep_shot ??

:inti
His current state in the stadium is not good.

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Wow tanzid seems to be quite shameless 😳. He just don't accept and wants to burn review at team cost.i will say its the identity and hallmark of bng team
Tbh I can understand what he’s feeling. Man was feeling like he’s going to score a big ton for his career and was batting well. Dil nahi karta to leave the crease
 
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