After the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi, the attention will shift to Dubai. Two of the Asian neighbours drawn into Group A will play against each other in the second match.
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host the mouth-watering clash between India and Bangladesh on February 20, 2025. India are coming on the back of a series win against England while Bangladesh aren’t in good touch of late.
As both teams prepare to kick off their campaigns, let’s look at the pitch and weather report for the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
BAN vs IND 2nd Match, CT2025: Overview
| Tournament | Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Match | Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Match |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Date | February 20, 2025 |
| Time | 2:30 PM IST / 1:00 PM Local |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Stream | JioHotstar |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai: ODI Stats
| Total Matches Played | 58 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 22 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 34 |
| Matches Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Won Toss & Won Match | 29 |
| Lost Toss & Won Match | 27 |
| Average First Innings Total | 218 |
Read Also:- India vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Record in ODI Cricket
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has hosted 58 ODI matches so far. And teams have won 34 of those matches while chasing targets.
That clearly means the conditions favour batting second at this venue. As the match progresses, dew comes into the picture, which almost puts the batting team in the driver’s seat.
The average first innings total is around 218 in Dubai. So there is a high chance we won’t see a high-scoring game. Even in the matches played since 2023, no team has surpassed the 250-run mark.
BAN vs IND 2nd Match, CT2025: Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is expected to roll out a slow pitch. Batting in the first half may not be easy as pacers will get some movement.
Spinners may also get some purchase in the middle overs, though the surface won’t turn a lot. But as the pitch wears out, the batting conditions will improve further.
Plus, as the sun sets, dew will start forming on the ground. It will further ease out batting conditions, allowing batters to free their arms.
So there is a high chance that the team winning the toss will choose to bowl first at this venue.
BAN vs IND 2nd Match, CT2025: Dubai International Cricket Stadium Weather Report
The weather is expected to be sunny in the afternoon in Dubai. But it may get cloudy in the evening. So fast bowlers may get some help under the cloudy conditions.
The temperature is also likely to be between 23 and 26, with the scale hitting the peak at 3:00 PM tomorrow. Since Dubai will not experience extreme weather conditions, we will get uninterrupted action.
