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

<p>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.</p>
<p>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.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Here are the three player battles to watch for in Bangladesh vs India clash:&nbsp;</h3>
<h3>3. Mahmudullah vs Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
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<figcaption>Mahmudullah vs Kuldeep Yadav (Source: Twitter/X)</figcaption>
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<p>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 <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/kuldeep-yadav/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuldeep Yadav</a></strong> a treat to watch since Kuldeep is known to take wickets in the middle and has proven difficult to pick.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<h3>2. Shreyas Iyer vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz</h3>
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<figcaption>Shreyas Iyer vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz ( Source: Getty images)</figcaption>
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<p>There is no doubt that <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/shreyas-iyer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shreyas Iyer</a></strong> has been one of the biggest talents in Indian cricket and is also regarded as one of the best players of spin bowling in the Indian team as well. However, he will be up against one of the most reliable spin-bowling all-rounders for Bangladesh Mehidy Hasan Miraz who is already considered a match-winner for the team.</p>
<p>It has already been an interesting battle between the two players where Iyer has not only got out twice to Mehidy but also has an appalling average of 17 against him but has gotten the better of the off-spinner on some occasions since he has also maintained a strike rate of 136 as well.</p>
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<h3>1. Rohit Sharma vs Mustafizur Rahman</h3>
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<figcaption>Rohit Sharma vs Mustafizur Rahman (b Source: SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images and Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>India skipper and star opener <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/rohit-sharma/#google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma </a></strong>has already proven himself as a destructive batter at the top but he has had his problems against left-arm spinners who angle the ball into him, which makes Mustafizur Rahman the perfect bowler to go up against him with swing and variations.</p>
<p>There have been some great battles between the two players where Rahman has dismissed the ‘Hitman’ three times in ODIs but Rohit has also found a way to tackle him at times averaging 43.3 against him and maintaining a strike rate of 105.7 as well.</p>

<p>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.</p>
<p>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.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Here are the three player battles to watch for in Bangladesh vs India clash:&nbsp;</h3>
<h3>3. Mahmudullah vs Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
<figure class="image align-center"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1740032534916_Mahmudullah-vs-Kuldeep-Yadav.jpeg" alt="Mahmudullah vs Kuldeep Yadav" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Mahmudullah vs Kuldeep Yadav (Source: Twitter/X)</figcaption>
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<p>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 <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/kuldeep-yadav/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuldeep Yadav</a></strong> a treat to watch since Kuldeep is known to take wickets in the middle and has proven difficult to pick.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>Also Check: <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/champions-trophy-2025-top-5-exciting-matches-you-cant-miss/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions Trophy 2025: Top 5 exciting matches you can’t miss</a></strong></p>
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<h3>2. Shreyas Iyer vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1740033745145_Shreyas-Iyer-vs-Mehidy-Hasan-Miraz-(2).jpeg" alt="Shreyas Iyer vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Shreyas Iyer vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz ( Source: Getty images)</figcaption>
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<p>There is no doubt that <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/shreyas-iyer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shreyas Iyer</a></strong> has been one of the biggest talents in Indian cricket and is also regarded as one of the best players of spin bowling in the Indian team as well. However, he will be up against one of the most reliable spin-bowling all-rounders for Bangladesh Mehidy Hasan Miraz who is already considered a match-winner for the team.</p>
<p>It has already been an interesting battle between the two players where Iyer has not only got out twice to Mehidy but also has an appalling average of 17 against him but has gotten the better of the off-spinner on some occasions since he has also maintained a strike rate of 136 as well.</p>
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<h3>1. Rohit Sharma vs Mustafizur Rahman</h3>
<figure class="image align-center"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1740033009846_Rohit-Sharma-vs-Mustafizur-Rahman.jpeg" alt="Rohit Sharma vs Mustafizur Rahman" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Rohit Sharma vs Mustafizur Rahman (b Source: SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images and Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>India skipper and star opener <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/rohit-sharma/#google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma </a></strong>has already proven himself as a destructive batter at the top but he has had his problems against left-arm spinners who angle the ball into him, which makes Mustafizur Rahman the perfect bowler to go up against him with swing and variations.</p>
<p>There have been some great battles between the two players where Rahman has dismissed the ‘Hitman’ three times in ODIs but Rohit has also found a way to tackle him at times averaging 43.3 against him and maintaining a strike rate of 105.7 as well.</p>

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