India begins its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh in a high-stakes Group A clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, February 20, 2025. The match starts at 2:30 PM IST, with the toss at 2:00 PM IST368. Both teams aim to secure a crucial win, with India eyeing momentum ahead of their marquee clash against Pakistan and Bangladesh seeking an upset despite recent struggles.
How to Watch Legally in India
Television Broadcast
Star Sports Hindi and other Star Sports Network channels (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, etc.) will telecast the match live.
Channel Numbers:
Tata Play: Star Sports 1 Hindi (460), Star Sports 1 Hindi HD (459)
Airtel Digital TV: Star Sports 1 (277), Star Sports 1 Hindi (279)
Dish TV: Star Sports 1 (603), Star Sports 1 HD (602).
Digital Streaming
Jio Hotstar (rebranded from Disney+ Hotstar) offers free live streaming in India with multi-language feeds (Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada).
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Key Players to Watch
India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Mohammed Shami (leading the bowling attack in Bumrah’s absence).
Bangladesh: Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain).
Pitch and Weather Report
The Dubai pitch is expected to favor spinners early on, with dew likely influencing the second innings. Clear skies and temperatures around 25°C are forecast.
Why This Match Matters
India’s recent 3-0 ODI series win over England boosts confidence, while Bangladesh seeks redemption after a 0-3 loss to West Indies.
A win here could set the tone for India’s campaign in a group featuring Pakistan and New Zealand