Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and Bangladesh decided to bat against India in their Group A match at the Champions Trophy on Thursday. India will be playing its group games and potential knockout matches in the United Arab Emirates after the Indian government prevented its team from traveling to Pakistan owing to past regional conflicts.

Shubman Gill’s unbeaten century helped India finish off Bangladesh by six wickets to start their Champions Trophy campaign on Thursday. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami took 5-53 as Bangladesh was dismissed for 228 runs.

Bangladesh face India in the Champions in Dubai - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

The ICC Champions Trophy cricket tournament continues on Thursday, Feb. 20 with a matchup between India and Bangladesh at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, UAE. The match is scheduled to start at 4 a.

Opener Shubman Gill carries his bat with a century to lead India to victory against spirited Bangladesh in Dubai.

All our updates, including post-match interviews and reaction, as Rohit Sharma’s men open with a win against Bangladesh.

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Rahul was good behind the wickets and played a calm knock to take India home against Bangladesh in Dubai

Bangladesh face India in the Champions in Dubai - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Bangladesh face India in the Champions in Dubai - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Bangladesh face India in the Champions in Dubai - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Bangladesh face India in the Champions in Dubai - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary