India Clinches Series with Decisive Victory Against Bangladesh in 2nd ODI

India, 19 December 2025 — The Indian cricket team secured a commanding victory over Bangladesh in the second One Day International (ODI) held in Mirpur, Bangladesh, on Monday. India won the match by a significant margin of 85 runs, ensuring a series win with one game still to play.

Batting first, India set a formidable target of 285 runs, led by a strong performance from their top-order batsmen. Shubman Gill was the standout performer, scoring a crucial 112 runs, his third ODI century. Contributions from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul further solidified India's innings.

In response, Bangladesh struggled against India's disciplined bowling attack. Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav were particularly effective, taking crucial wickets and restricting the hosts to 200 all out in 45 overs. Siraj's early breakthroughs were instrumental in putting Bangladesh on the back foot.

This victory gives India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, highlighting their dominance in the ODI format. The final match is scheduled for Thursday, where India will aim for a clean sweep. The series is part of India's preparation for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup.

Bangladesh will look to salvage some pride in the final match, while India will focus on maintaining their winning momentum. This series has been a significant opportunity for both teams to assess their strengths and weaknesses ahead of major international tournaments.