India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final match held in Dubai on March 9, 2025. This is India’s third Champions Trophy title, showing their strength in cricket.
How the Match Went
New Zealand batted first and scored 251 runs for 7 wickets in 50 overs. Daryl Mitchell (63 runs) and Michael Bracewell (53 not out) played well for their team. However, India’s spin bowlers—Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, and Ravindra Jadeja—made it difficult for New Zealand to score more runs.
India needed 252 runs to win, and they achieved it in 48.3 overs. Captain Rohit Sharma played an important innings, scoring 76 runs, while Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and KL Rahul also helped the team reach the target. Even though there were some tense moments, India stayed calm and won the match.
Top Performers of the Match
- Rohit Sharma (76 runs): Led from the front and was named Player of the Match.
- Kuldeep Yadav (2 wickets for 38 runs): Took key wickets to slow down New Zealand.
- Rachin Ravindra (Player of the Tournament): Was New Zealand’s best player throughout the competition.
Why Was India’s Victory Controversial?
India played all their matches in Dubai instead of Pakistan, the host country, due to political issues. Some people felt this gave India an advantage because they were used to playing in Dubai. However, India performed well in every match and deserved the victory.
India’s Winning Streak Continues
With this win, India has now won three big ICC tournaments in the last 10 years—the 2013 Champions Trophy, the 2024 T20 World Cup, and now the 2025 Champions Trophy. Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, the team continues to prove they are one of the best in the world.
India will now prepare for their next big challenge, the 2025 World Test Championship Final, where they will try to win another major trophy.
