Dubai, February 20, 2025 – India’s experienced pacer Mohammed Shami once again proved his mettle in ICC tournaments, grabbing a sensational five-wicket haul (5/53 in 10 overs) against Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. His clinical bowling effort dismantled Bangladesh as they were bowled out for 228 in 49.4 overs, setting up an easy chase for India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Shami’s Impactful Performance
Shami’s spell was crucial in dismantling Bangladesh’s batting lineup, especially after an early collapse. He maintained accuracy, controlled swing, and kept the batters under pressure throughout the innings.
Shami’s Five Wickets – Key Dismissals
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soumya Sarkar | Caught KL Rahul | 0 | 5 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | Caught Shubman Gill | 5 | 10 |
| Jaker Ali | Caught Virat Kohli | 68 | 114 |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | Bowled | 0 | 4 |
| Taskin Ahmed | Caught Shreyas Iyer | 3 | 6 |
With three wickets in the powerplay and two more in the death overs, Shami ensured that Bangladesh could never fully recover despite a century from Towhid Hridoy (100 off 118 balls).
India’s Bowling Performance
Apart from Shami, Harshit Rana (2/31 in 7.4 overs) and Axar Patel (2/43 in 9 overs) provided valuable support, picking up crucial wickets to restrict Bangladesh from posting a big total.
Bangladesh’s Struggle Despite Hridoy’s Heroics
Towhid Hridoy fought a lone battle for Bangladesh, scoring a brilliant 100 off 118 balls under pressure. He built a vital 154-run partnership with Jaker Ali, but the early and late collapses ensured that Bangladesh couldn’t cross the 230-run mark.
Shami’s Dominance in ICC Tournaments
With this five-wicket haul, Shami continues his dominance in ICC events:
- Most Wickets for India in ICC Events: 73*
- Fastest Indian pacer to 200 ODI wickets (104 matches)
- Five-wicket haul in an ICC event after the 2019 World Cup
Former cricketer Zaheer Khan praised Shami’s ability to rise in crucial matches, saying, “Shami always brings his best game in ICC events. His ability to pick wickets at any stage makes him India’s biggest weapon.”
With a target of 229, India’s batting lineup, featuring Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill, will look to chase down the total comfortably. Can Bangladesh make a comeback with their bowling attack? Stay tuned for the second innings.
