Fri Feb 21 07:46:32 UTC 2025: ## India Wins Thrilling Chase Against Bangladesh in Dubai
**Dubai, UAE** – India secured a thrilling six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in a nail-biting ODI encounter in Dubai today, chasing down a challenging target with 21 balls to spare. The win came despite a sluggish pitch that tested both teams.
Shubman Gill’s masterful century anchored India’s successful chase, following a five-wicket haul by Mohammed Shami which restricted Bangladesh to a manageable total. Bangladesh’s Hridoy Islam’s century earlier in the match highlighted the difficult batting conditions. India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, expressed regret over dropping a catch that prevented Axar Patel from securing a hat-trick.
Cricket pundit Sanjay Manjrekar praised Gill as “the complete player at the moment,” while also acknowledging the significance of Hridoy’s century against India on the global stage. Despite the eventual victory, the match underscored the challenging nature of the Dubai pitch, with both teams facing difficulties at the crease.
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