Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh vs India, Match 2 - Top player battles to watch out for

The next game of the Champions Trophy is set to take place between India and Bangladesh on Thursday, February 20. Though it will be the Indian team who will be the favourites in this game, the Bangladesh team cannot be taken lightly, especially after their performances in the past.

The rivalry between India and Bangladesh has been very underrated when there have been some interesting matchups between the players. India have produced some world-class players and Bangladesh has also had their fair share of spirited players in the past who have caused problems for the Indian team in the ICC events as well. This match will be exciting to see the battles between the players. 

Here are the three player battles to watch for in Bangladesh vs India clash: 

3. Mahmudullah vs Kuldeep Yadav

Mahmudullah is one of the most experienced players in the Bangladesh team and has played some eventful knocks in the middle overs. The 39-year-old has been known to take on the spinners in the middle overs which will make his battle against Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav a treat to watch since Kuldeep is known to take wickets in the middle and has proven difficult to pick.

Speaking of the head-to-head record between the two players Kuldeep might have gotten Mahmudullah’s number only once in the 50-over format but he has not let him get away as well as the batting all-rounder only managing to average 31 against him and has a strike rate of 88.6.

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