Thu Feb 20 19:55:44 UTC 2025: ## Shami’s Record-Breaking Performance Highlights India’s Champions Trophy Win Over Bangladesh

**Dubai, UAE –** India secured a victory over Bangladesh in their opening Champions Trophy 2025 match on Thursday, despite several fielding lapses. Mohammed Shami led the Indian bowling attack, claiming five wickets for 53 runs and surpassing Zaheer Khan to become India’s highest wicket-taker in ICC events. His performance included dismissing both the openers early. He achieved the milestone in his 151st match.

The match also saw Rohit Sharma reach the 11,000-run mark in ODIs, a significant personal achievement. However, India’s fielding was far from flawless. Rohit Sharma dropped a crucial catch, denying Axar Patel a hat-trick, while KL Rahul missed a stumping opportunity, visibly frustrating Virat Kohli. Commentator Harsha Bhogle noted this as India’s third fielding error of the match.

Despite these errors, India’s bowlers controlled the game, limiting Bangladesh to 228 despite a defiant century by Towhid Hridoy (100 runs off 118 balls). Hridoy and Jaker Ali (68 runs) put on a crucial 154-run partnership for the sixth wicket, rescuing Bangladesh from a disastrous start of 35 for 5. Ali also benefited from a dropped catch early in his innings. Hridoy himself was dropped twice; once by Hardik Pandya and once by KL Rahul.

Harshit Rana provided excellent support to Shami, taking three wickets for 31 runs. The Indian bowlers capitalized on a slow pitch to keep Bangladesh in check. India’s win sets a positive tone for their campaign, despite the notable fielding concerns.

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