India, Feb. 21 -- Shubman Gill showcased his class yet again, steering India to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Bangladesh with a sublime, unbeaten 101 in their Champions Trophy opener in Dubai. On a tricky surface where most batters struggled, Gill's composure and strokeplay stood out as he anchored India's chase of 229 with 21 balls to spare.

Coming into the tournament on the back of a stellar series against England, Gill continued his golden run, crafting his eighth ODI century-his first in an ICC event. Despite early setbacks in the chase, he remained unfazed, stitching a crucial 87-run partnership with KL Rahul (41*) to guide India home.

Following India's win, Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, greeted Gill in the latter's own...