Dubai, March 9, 2025: Team India emerged victorious in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final by defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets in a thrilling contest at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match saw some outstanding performances, with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma leading from the front with a brilliant 76 off 83 balls.
India’s Chase: Rohit Leads the Way
Chasing a target of 252, India got off to a steady start, thanks to an excellent opening stand between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill (31 off 50). The duo put up a 105-run partnership before Gill fell to Glenn Phillips in the 19th over. Soon after, Virat Kohli was dismissed for just 1 run, trapped LBW by Michael Bracewell.
Rohit continued his fine form, but his innings came to an end at 76 runs, caught by Latham off Rachin Ravindra’s delivery. India found themselves in a tricky situation at 122/3, but Shreyas Iyer (48 off 62) and Axar Patel (26 off 27) steadied the innings with crucial contributions.
KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya Seal the Win
As the game reached its final stage, India still needed quick runs to secure the win. KL Rahul played a composed knock of 34 off 33 balls, keeping the chase on track. Hardik Pandya’s unbeaten 18 off 18 balls and Ravindra Jadeja’s quick 9 off 6 balls ensured India reached the target comfortably in 49 overs.
New Zealand’s Bowling Effort
New Zealand’s bowlers tried their best to defend their total, with Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra picking up 2 wickets each. However, they couldn’t stop India’s batting lineup from chasing down the target. Michael Bracewell and Kyle Jamieson also took one wicket each, but their efforts went in vain as India marched towards victory.
Fall of Wickets (India’s Innings):
- 105-1 (Shubman Gill – 18.4 overs)
- 106-2 (Virat Kohli – 19.1 overs)
- 122-3 (Rohit Sharma – 26.1 overs)
- 183-4 (Shreyas Iyer – 38.4 overs)
- 203-5 (Axar Patel – 44.1 overs)
- 241-6 (Hardik Pandya – 47.3 overs)
Match Summary:
- Match: India vs New Zealand, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Result: India won by 4 wickets
- New Zealand’s Score: 251/7 (50 overs)
- India’s Score: 254/6 (49 overs)
- Top Performer: Rohit Sharma (76 off 83 balls)
India’s Glorious Triumph
With this victory, India has lifted the ICC Champions Trophy once again, showcasing their dominance in world cricket. The win is a testament to the team’s exceptional performance throughout the tournament. Fans across the world are celebrating this historic moment, as India continues to shine on the global cricket stage.
What’s Next?
With the T20 World Cup 2026 on the horizon, India will look to carry forward this momentum. Stay tuned for more cricket updates and match analyses.
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