India’s toss luck has hit rock bottom! As they walked out for their Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh in Dubai, fans hoped that maybe, just maybe, Rohit Sharma’s luck at the toss would change. But no! Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto called it right, and India lost yet another toss—their 11th in a row in ODIs, a streak that began in the 2023 World Cup final.
This unwanted record now puts India alongside the Netherlands, who also lost 11 consecutive tosses in ODIs. While a coin flip might not directly decide a match, losing the toss consistently can put a team in tricky situations, especially in tournaments like the Champions Trophy where conditions play a massive role.
India’s Playing XI: A Strong Line-Up Despite the Toss Woes
Regardless of the toss, India has named a solid XI for the match, featuring:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Mohammad Shami
- Harshit Rana
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
The inclusion of young pacer Harshit Rana in a major ICC tournament is a bold move, showing India’s trust in its new-generation fast bowlers.
Can India Overcome the Toss Curse?
While losing the toss is frustrating, India has shown resilience on the field. In their last ODI series against England, they dominated with a 3-0 whitewash, sealing the final game with a massive 142-run victory. The team has been in fine form, and fans are hopeful they will continue their aggressive cricket in the Champions Trophy.
With Dubai’s conditions favoring spinners later in the game, Bangladesh opting to bat first could put some pressure on India’s bowling attack. But with the likes of Bumrah, Shami, and Kuldeep in the squad, expect some fireworks!
Now, the big question—can India finally break their toss jinx in the next game? Or will this bizarre streak continue? Stay tuned!
