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India is set to begin its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh on February 20. The much-anticipated match will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, a venue renowned for hosting high-stakes cricket contests. The match is scheduled to be a day-night event, kicking off at 2:30 PM IST.

India holds a strong track record against Bangladesh in One Day Internationals (ODIs), having secured victory in 32 out of the 41 matches the two teams have contested. The Indian team comes into this tournament with a recent victorious streak, having whitewashed England in a three-match ODI series.

Conversely, Bangladesh will be looking to turn around their fortunes following a 3-0 series defeat to West Indies in their last ODI outing. However, Bangladesh can take some confidence from their recent performances against India, having won three out of the last five ODIs between the two nations.

For fans eager to catch the action live, Star Sports and Network18 hold the broadcasting rights for the tournament in India. The live telecast will be available on Star Sports and Sports18 across various languages. Additionally, fans can enjoy live streaming through the JioStar app and website.

Internationally, the broadcast will reach numerous regions. In Pakistan, viewers can turn to PTV and Ten Sports, while the UAE and MENA audiences can watch on CricLife MAX and CricLife MAX2. In the UK, the match will air on Sky Sports, whereas WillowTV will cater to viewers in the USA and Canada. Cricket fans in the Caribbean can tune into ESPN Caribbean, while Amazon takes charge of broadcasting duties in Australia. Sky Sport NZ will cover New Zealand and SuperSport will broadcast in South Africa.

In Bangladesh, Nagorik TV and T Sports are the broadcasters, while ATN will handle Afghanistan’s coverage. Sri Lanka’s audience will be served by Maharaja TV.

This match promises to be an exciting contest, with both teams aiming to start their campaign on a high note. Cricket enthusiasts around the world will be tuning in to see how the action unfolds in Dubai.

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