The second match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between India and Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium. Both teams will kick off their campaign with this game. India has never lost to Bangladesh in the history of the Champions Trophy, and the team will aim to maintain this record. On the other hand, Bangladesh will be eager to create history by winning this match.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch in Dubai is generally slow, making it difficult for batters to play big shots. However, this match between India and Bangladesh will be played on a fresh pitch, which hasn’t been used in recent matches. Spinners are expected to get assistance from this surface. In the second innings, dew could make bowling challenging, so teams winning the toss are likely to opt for bowling first.
Dubai’s ODI Records
The first ODI match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium was played in 2009. Since then, a total of 58 ODIs have been played here. Out of these, teams chasing have won 34 times, while teams batting first have won only 22 times.
First and Second Innings Score and Records
- The average first-innings score at this venue is 218 runs, while the average second-innings score is 198 runs.
- The highest total recorded on this ground is 355 runs.
- The lowest total recorded is 91 runs.
- The highest successful chase at this venue is 287 runs.
- The lowest total successfully defended here is 168 runs.
Dubai Weather Forecast
The India vs Bangladesh match will take place on Thursday afternoon. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 26°C, while it may drop to 22°C in the evening. Partly cloudy skies are expected, with a 15% chance of rain. The humidity level will be around 49%, which might make fielding difficult for players. Wind speed will be around 14 km/h.