The Bangladesh Tour of India 2025 kicked off with a dramatic statement from the visitors as Bangladesh defeated India by a massive 56 runs in the 1st T20 at Mullanpur Stadium on December 10, 2025. A breathtaking all-round performance from Shakib Al Hasan—with both bat and ball—completely overshadowed the Indian side and handed Bangladesh a dream start to the three-match series.
After being put into bat, Bangladesh lost an early wicket as Mohammad Mahmudullah fell for a golden duck. However, the innings turned explosive thanks to Litton Das, who smashed a rapid 33 off just 13 balls, striking at over 250. The real destruction came from Shakib Al Hasan, who played an extraordinary knock of 65 off just 26 balls, dominating the Indian bowling attack with clean hitting and fearless intent.
Shakib found brief support from Mushfiqur Rahim (12 off 5) and a blistering cameo by Nurul Hasan, who hammered 18 off 5 balls at a strike rate of 360. Bangladesh surged to a powerful total of 149/7 in 10 overs, despite late wickets falling in clusters. For India, Shivam Dube was the standout bowler with 3 wickets, while Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah picked up one wicket each—but the overall bowling effort lacked control during the death overs.
Chasing a stiff target of 150, India never truly found momentum. Openers Shubman Gill (10) and Rohit Sharma (6) departed early, putting immediate pressure on the middle order. Abhishek Sharma tried to counterattack with a brisk 28 off 15 balls, but his dismissal triggered another collapse.
The turning point came when Shakib Al Hasan returned with the ball, removing both Abhishek Sharma and Shivam Dube, tightening the match in Bangladesh’s favor. KL Rahul and Ravichandran Ashwin fell cheaply, leaving India reeling at 50/5. Despite resistance from Hardik Pandya (17)* and Ravindra Jadeja (21)*, India could only reach 93/6 in 10 overs, falling well short of the target.
There was no doubt about the standout performer as Shakib Al Hasan earned the Man of the Match award for his sensational 65 runs off 26 balls and impactful 2-wicket spell. His performance swung the game decisively in Bangladesh’s favor and set the tone for the rest of the series.