IND vs BAN Champions Trophy Highlights: Shubman Gill’s century, KL Rahul’s finish power India to 6-wicket win over Bangladesh

India seals the victory in emphatic fashion as KL Rahul smashes a six off Tanzim Hasan Sakib, taking the team past the target.

At the end of 46 overs, India is 223/4, needing just 6 runs from 24 balls to seal the win.

Shubman Gill (100* off 128) has anchored the chase with a steady century, his patience and shot selection proving crucial in these conditions.

KL Rahul (34* off 45) continues to provide solid support as India inches closer.

With just a handful of runs left, India is on the brink of a comfortable victory in this chase.

Shubman Gill has reached his century with a composed single into the covers off Taskin Ahmed. His innings has been a testament to patience and adaptability, ensuring India remains on track in this chase.

This is the slowest ODI century by an Indian batter since the 2019 World Cup, but it perfectly suited the match situation and conditions. Gill’s disciplined approach has kept India steady as they now need just 7 more runs to seal the win.

With KL Rahul at the other end, India is just a few deliveries away from wrapping up this chase comfortably. A well-crafted innings by Gill—staying unbeaten till the end was the priority!

At the end of 45 overs, India stands at 221/4, needing just 8 more runs from 30 balls to secure the win against Bangladesh.

Shubman Gill (99 off 123 balls, 9x4, 2x6) is just one run away from a well-earned century, displaying sheer class and composure throughout the chase. KL Rahul (33 off 44 balls, 1x4, 1x6) continues to anchor the innings alongside him.

Gill flicks it effortlessly, sending the ball soaring over the ropes! A beautifully timed shot as India inches closer to victory.

With this massive hit, India's score moves to 216/4, needing just 13 more runs to seal the win against Bangladesh. Gill, now on 94 off 119 balls, is approaching a well-deserved century, while KL Rahul continues his steady knock at the other end.

India is firmly in control, and it's only a matter of time before they finish the chase in style!

India tightened their grip on the chase as they reached 210/4 in 44 overs, needing just 19 more runs from 36 balls to seal the win against Bangladesh. With a required run rate of 3.16, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul are steering the team towards a comfortable finish.

KL Rahul showcases his signature cut shot with precision! Leaning back, he keeps his head steady over the ball and scythes it beautifully behind point, finding the boundary with ease.

India continues to inch closer to victory against Bangladesh, reaching 201/4 at the end of 43 overs. With a required run rate of 4.00, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul are guiding the chase comfortably.

Gill, playing a composed knock, stands at 86 off 116 balls with eight fours and a six, while Rahul has settled in with 27 off 39 balls, including a six. The duo has built a crucial partnership, ensuring India remains in control.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib delivers a short ball outside off, but it holds up on the pitch longer than Rahul anticipates, causing a mistimed cut shot.

Short and on middle, Gill quickly rocks back and executes a powerful short-arm jab, sending the ball racing to the midwicket boundary. A confident stroke to keep the chase on track. Despite the boundary, Rishad Hossain finishes a fine spell with figures of 10-0-38-2.

At the end of 40 overs, India reaches 189/4, needing just 40 more runs from the final 60 balls to secure victory against Bangladesh. The current run rate (CRR) stands at 4.72, while the required run rate (RRR) is now an even 4.00. Shubman Gill remains solid at 80 off 108 balls, with seven fours and a six, while KL Rahul is on 21 from 29 deliveries, having already hit a six. Mehidy Hasan Miraz finishes his spell with 10-0-37-0, while Rishad Hossain has figures of 9-0-32-2.

At the end of 39 overs, India moves to 186/4, needing just 43 more runs from 66 balls to seal the win against Bangladesh. The current run rate (CRR) has risen to 4.76, while the required run rate (RRR) has dropped to 3.90. Shubman Gill remains steady at 78 off 104 balls, striking seven fours and a six, while KL Rahul has accelerated to 20 off 27 balls, including a six. Rishad Hossain has been among the wickets with figures of 9-0-32-2, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz remains wicketless with 9-0-34-0.

Rahul goes big! A flighted delivery angling into the middle, and he confidently steps forward, picks the length early, and lofts it cleanly over mid-on for a maximum.

At the end of 38 overs, India reaches 175/4, requiring 54 more runs from 72 balls to secure victory against Bangladesh. The current run rate (CRR) stands at 4.60, while the required run rate (RRR) is now 4.50. Shubman Gill continues to anchor the innings with a composed 76 off 102 balls, including seven fours and a six, while KL Rahul is steady at 11 off 23 deliveries. Mehidy Hasan Miraz has bowled 9 overs for 34 runs without a wicket, while Taskin Ahmed has figures of 8-0-34-1.

A gift from Taskin! Strays well down the leg side, and Gill makes no mistake, elegantly glancing it fine for a boundary. Much-needed runs for India.

A costly miss! Rahul pulls it towards deep square leg, where Jaker gets under it but spills a sitter. A huge let-off for India!

At the end of 36 overs, India stands at 165/4, needing 64 more runs from 84 balls to chase down the target against Bangladesh. The current run rate (CRR) is 4.58, while the required run rate (RRR) is now 4.57. Shubman Gill remains solid with 68 off 95 deliveries, including six fours and a six, while KL Rahul has moved to 9 off 18 balls. Mehidy Hasan Miraz has bowled 8 overs for 31 runs without a wicket, while Taskin Ahmed remains economical with figures of 7-0-27-1.

At the end of 35 overs, India stands at 161/4, needing 68 more runs from 90 balls to secure victory against Bangladesh. The current run rate (CRR) is 4.60, while the required run rate (RRR) has risen slightly to 4.53. Shubman Gill remains solid at the crease with 66 runs off 93 balls, striking six fours and a six, while KL Rahul has moved to 7 off 14 deliveries. Taskin Ahmed has been disciplined with figures of 7-0-27-1, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz has bowled an identical spell of

The ball tails in sharply as Gill gets his bat down in time to dig out the full delivery. He guides it towards mid-on and quickly sets off for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking.

At the end of 33 overs, India stands at 154/4, requiring 75 more runs from 17 overs to reach the target. The current run rate (CRR) is 4.66, while the required run rate (RRR) is 4.41. Shubman Gill is anchoring the innings with a solid 63 off 86 balls, including six fours and a six, while KL Rahul is at the crease with 3 runs off 9 deliveries. On the bowling front, Taskin Ahmed has been economical with figures of 6-0-24-1, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib has bowled 6 overs for 36 runs without a wicket.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib delivers, and Shubman Gill gets an outside edge that flies past the keeper to the boundary for four runs. It wasn't the most convincing shot, but fortune favors the batter as India inches closer to the target. Gill moves to 60 off 80 balls, keeping the chase steady alongside KL Rahul, who is on 1 off 5 deliveries. India now needs 80 runs from 18.5 overs to seal the victory.

A crucial breakthrough for Bangladesh as Rishad Hossain removes Axar Patel. India manages just 1 run in the over, with the required run rate creeping up to 4.42.

🔹 KL Rahul 1*(5)

🔹 Shubman Gill 56*(78) | 5x4, 1x6

Rishad Hossain: 8-0-21-2

Tanzim Hasan Sakib: 5-0-30-0

With 84 runs needed off 19 overs, India will look to rebuild, while Bangladesh aims to capitalize on the momentum.

Rishad Hossain gets his second wicket as Axar Patel departs after mistiming a shot straight up in the air. The bowler settles under it comfortably to complete a simple return catch. Bangladesh continues to fight back with crucial breakthroughs.

Axar Patel c & b Rishad Hossain 8 (12b, 1x4, 0x6) | SR: 66.66

India is now 144/4, with Shubman Gill still at the crease. Bangladesh will look to tighten their grip, while India needs a steady partnership to regain control of the chase.

India moves to 144/3 at the 30-over mark, requiring 85 more runs from 20 overs at a required run rate of 4.25. Shubman Gill continues to anchor the innings with 56 off 78 balls, supported by Axar Patel, who has moved to 8 off 11 balls, including a boundary.

Bangladesh's bowlers are keeping the pressure on, with Rishad Hossain maintaining an economical spell of 7-0-20-1, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib has conceded 30 runs in his five overs without a breakthrough. India remains in control, steadily closing in on the 229-run target.

India reached 138/3 at the end of 29 overs, maintaining a run rate of 4.75 while needing 91 more runs from 21 overs. Shubman Gill remains solid at the crease with 55 off 77 balls, striking five fours and a six. Axar Patel, who joined him after Shreyas Iyer’s dismissal, is on 3 from 6 deliveries.

Bangladesh’s Rishad Hossain has been economical, returning figures of 7-0-20-1, while Mustafizur Rahman, despite taking Iyer’s wicket, has been expensive with 7-0-50-1. India will look to consolidate further as they edge closer to the 229-run target.

India lost their third wicket as Mustafizur Rahman dismissed Shreyas Iyer for 15 off 17 balls. The right-hander, who had just guided a four through backward point off the previous delivery, attempted an aggressive shot but mistimed it. Facing an off-cutter in the slot, Iyer aimed to loft it over mid-off but ended up toe-ending the ball. Najmul Hossain Shanto made no mistake, running back from the edge of the circle to complete a simple catch.

India moved to 124/2 after 26 overs, requiring 105 more runs from 24 overs. Shubman Gill remains solid at 51 off 73 balls, while Shreyas Iyer is on 8 from 9 deliveries. The run rate has slightly dipped, with Rishad Hossain maintaining his tight spell at 1 for 14 in five overs. Mustafizur Rahman, despite being expensive with 42 runs in six overs, continues to search for a breakthrough.

India reached 122/2 at the halfway mark of their chase, needing 107 more runs from 25 overs. Shubman Gill brought up his well-paced fifty off 69 balls, anchoring the innings with five boundaries and a six. Shreyas Iyer, batting on 7 off 7 deliveries, has started positively with a boundary. Rishad Hossain has been economical, taking 1 for 14 in his five overs, while Mustafizur Rahman has been expensive, conceding 40 runs in his five overs without a breakthrough.

Mustafizur Rahman delivered a sharp delivery to Shreyas Iyer, who attempted a shot but got an outside edge. The ball raced between the keeper and slip, evading both fielders, and found its way to the boundary for four runs. A fortunate moment for India as Iyer adds valuable runs to the chase.

India suffered a setback in their chase as Virat Kohli was dismissed for 22 off 38 balls by Rishad Hossain. The Indian batter attempted a late cut from deep in the crease to a full delivery but failed to control the shot. The ball traveled straight to Soumya Sarkar at backward point, who took a comfortable catch.

Kohli’s departure gives Bangladesh a much-needed breakthrough, as India now stands at 112/2. The chase remains well under control, but Bangladesh will look to capitalize on this opening.