India National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Cricket fans around the world eagerly await the electrifying clash between the India National Cricket Team 🇮🇳 and the Bangladesh National Cricket Team 🇧🇩. These two neighboring nations have developed a competitive cricketing rivalry over the years, and every encounter between them is nothing short of thrilling! 🌟 In this article, we’ll dive deep into the latest match scorecard, analyze key performances, highlight memorable moments, and provide insights into what made this match truly unforgettable.
🧾 Match Overview
🏟️ Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
📅 Date: April 15, 2025
🕒 Format: One Day International (ODI)
🧮 Match Number: 3rd ODI in a 5-match series
🌤️ Weather: Clear skies with a mild breeze – perfect for cricket!
Toss and Playing XIs 🎰🧢
🪙 Toss:
India won the toss and elected to bat first 🏏
🇮🇳 India Playing XI:
- Rohit Sharma (C) 🧢
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Playing XI:
- Litton Das (WK)
- Tamim Iqbal
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Shakib Al Hasan (C) 🧢
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Mahmudullah
- Afif Hossain
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Shoriful Islam
📝 First Innings: India Batting Highlights 🇮🇳
India got off to a fantastic start thanks to the ever-reliable opening pair – Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. The crowd was treated to a flurry of boundaries, elegant cover drives, and massive sixes 💥.
Top Performers:
🔥 Shubman Gill – 104 (89 balls)
- 11 fours and 3 sixes
- Anchored the innings with poise and precision
- His second consecutive century in the series 🎯
⚡ Virat Kohli – 88 (72 balls)
- Vintage Virat!
- Perfect rotation of strike and aggression when needed
- Just missed a ton, but his partnership with Gill was crucial
🚀 Hardik Pandya – 45* (24 balls)
- Came in late and delivered fireworks 🎆
- 4 sixes in the final 2 overs!
📊 India Total: 318/5 in 50 overs
- Run Rate: 6.36
- Extras: 12
🗒️ Bowling Analysis: Bangladesh in 1st Innings 🇧🇩
Bangladesh struggled to contain India’s powerful batting lineup. However, there were some bright spots.
Top Bowlers:
🌪️ Shakib Al Hasan – 2/48 (10 overs)
- Used his experience to break crucial partnerships
- Maintained control in the middle overs
🧊 Mustafizur Rahman – 1/52 (9 overs)
- Delivered economical spells and slowed India’s run rate temporarily
🎯 Mehidy Hasan Miraz – 1/56 (10 overs)
- Mixed up his deliveries and bowled intelligently
📝 Second Innings: Bangladesh Batting Highlights 🇧🇩
Chasing a steep target of 319, Bangladesh needed a solid start. Unfortunately, they lost early wickets, but the middle-order put up a brave fight 💪.
Top Performers:
⚡ Litton Das – 73 (65 balls)
- Positive intent from the start
- Took the attack to the Indian bowlers
- Played elegant strokes around the ground 🎯
🧠 Shakib Al Hasan – 66 (78 balls)
- Kept the hopes alive with a calm and composed innings
- His 95-run stand with Mushfiqur turned the tide momentarily
🔄 Mushfiqur Rahim – 59 (54 balls)
- Played spin well and punished loose deliveries
- Kept the scoreboard ticking with boundaries and singles
📊 Bangladesh Total: 274 all out in 47.2 overs
- Run Rate: 5.79
- Extras: 9
🎯 Match Result
India won by 44 runs 🎉🇮🇳
India leads the 5-match series 2-1
🏆 Player of the Match: Shubman Gill 🌟
- A classy century that laid the foundation
- Consistent throughout the series
- Proved why he’s one of the brightest young stars in world cricket 🌠
🧠 Key Takeaways and Match Insights
1. Shubman Gill Is in Red-Hot Form 🔥
He’s no longer just a “next-gen” player—he’s delivering big scores consistently. His confidence and technique are top-notch.
2. India’s Batting Depth Pays Off 🧱
Even after the top-order, India’s middle and lower-middle order ensures no dip in momentum. Hardik’s finishing skills were pivotal in pushing the total past 300.
3. Bangladesh’s Fighting Spirit 💪
Despite losing early wickets, Bangladesh showed grit. Shakib and Mushfiqur continue to be the backbone of the team, but support from the top order is crucial.
4. Indian Bowlers Deliver When It Matters 🎯
While Bangladesh looked threatening at times, Bumrah and Siraj bowled crucial overs at the death. Kuldeep also turned the ball sharply and kept things tight.
📉 Full Match Scorecard Summary
🏏 India Innings – 318/5 (50 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 34 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 117.24 |
| Shubman Gill | 104 | 89 | 11 | 3 | 116.85 |
| Virat Kohli | 88 | 72 | 8 | 2 | 122.22 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 23 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 92.00 |
| KL Rahul | 12 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Hardik Pandya | 45* | 24 | 3 | 4 | 187.50 |
| Extras | 12 | ||||
| Total | 318/5 | 50 Overs |
🎯 Bangladesh Innings – 274 All Out (47.2 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litton Das | 73 | 65 | 9 | 2 | 112.31 |
| Tamim Iqbal | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.42 |
| Najmul Hossain | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 45.45 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 66 | 78 | 6 | 1 | 84.61 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | 59 | 54 | 5 | 1 | 109.25 |
| Mahmudullah | 17 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 85.00 |
| Afif Hossain | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 87.50 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Shoriful Islam | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | 9 | ||||
| Total | 274 All Out | 47.2 Overs |
📊 Series Stats (So Far)
| Player | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 3 | 277 | — |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 3 | 189 | 5 |
| Virat Kohli | 3 | 201 | — |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 3 | — | 8 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 3 | — | 6 |
🗓️ Upcoming Match
📍 Location: Dhaka
📅 Date: April 18, 2025
⏰ Start Time: 2:00 PM IST
Will Bangladesh level the series? Or will India seal the series with a dominant 3-1 lead? 🧐
💬 Fan Reactions on Social Media
- “Shubman Gill is the new king of ODIs 👑🔥” – Twitter
- “Kohli + Gill = Destruction 💥💙” – Instagram
- “Bangladesh showed heart but India’s batting lineup is too strong!” – Facebook
🔚 Conclusion
The India vs Bangladesh match lived up to expectations, with stellar performances, nail-biting moments, and powerful hitting. India took the win, but Bangladesh showed resilience and potential. With the series still open, fans can’t wait to see what happens next! 🎉🏏
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