Champions Trophy favourites India have eased to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their opening match in Dubai, thanks to an unbeaten ton from Shubman Gill.

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

The India vs Bangladesh ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match will be televised live on Star Sports Network and Sports18 channels. Fans can also stream the match live on the JioHotstar website and mobile application, ensuring they don’t miss any action from the tournament opener in Dubai.

Explore the head-to-head record between India and Bangladesh in ODI cricket and the ICC Champions Trophy, highlighting past encounters and upcoming matches.

Pakistan are hosting an ICC event for the first time in almost three decades. The Champions Trophy provides a stage for an imperfect team to perform.

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.

Cricket fans will want to tune in to Willow TV in the wee hours of Thursday morning to catch the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy contest between India and Bangladesh.