India kicked off their Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh in a Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Electing to bat, Bangladesh slumped to 35-5 but went on to post 228 all out riding Towhid Hridoy's heroic 100 while battling cramps.

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For a brief moment Towhid Hridoy stood with his eyes closed and soaked in all the applause, including from Indian players. Century-maker Hridoy’s journey to the international stage has been one of hardship and sacrifice.

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and Bangladesh decided to bat against India in their Group A match at the Champions Trophy.

Former India cricket team captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly expressed confidence in Indias performance in the ICC Champions Trophy, stating that the team will play well.

India has refused to play its Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, which is hosting its first major global tournament in almost 30 years.

Shubman Gill scores a superb unbeaten century as India begin their Champions Trophy campaign with victory over Bangladesh.