India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with an outstanding performance, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. The team played with confidence, handled pressure well, and showed great teamwork. Let’s take a look at how India became champions.
Strong Performance in the Group Stage
India started their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 journey with a perfect record in the group stage. They played three matches and won all of them.
India’s Group Stage Matches:
- India vs South Africa – India won by 7 wickets and made it look as easy as a Sunday morning stroll in the park
- India vs England – India won by 5 wickets.
- India vs Pakistan – India won by 6 wickets in a high-pressure match.
India’s Road to Glory: How They Won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025India’s bowlers and batters worked well together. Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli scored important runs, while Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj took key wickets.
Semi-Final: Dominating Australia
In the semi-final, India played against Australia, one of the strongest teams in world cricket. Shubman Gill (85) and Virat Kohli (72) helped India score 289/6. Australia started well but lost wickets at crucial moments. Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav bowled brilliantly to restrict Australia to 245 all out. India won the match by 44 runs and reached the final.
Semi-Final Summary: India vs Australia
- India: 289/6 (Gill 85, Kohli 72)
- Australia: 245 all out (Bumrah 3 wickets, Kuldeep 2 wickets)
- India won by 44 runs.
Final Match: India vs New Zealand – A Historic Win
The final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was held in Dubai between India and New Zealand. It was an exciting and tense match.
New Zealand’s Innings
New Zealand batted first and scored 251/7 in 50 overs. Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53 not out) played well, but India’s bowlers kept them under control. Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy took important wickets to stop New Zealand from scoring more.
India’s Chase
India needed 252 runs to win and started strongly with Rohit Sharma scoring 76 runs. Even though India lost a few quick wickets, Shreyas Iyer (48) and KL Rahul (34 not out) played calmly to lead India to victory. India won the final by four wickets, reaching the target in 48.3 overs.
Final Match Summary: India vs New Zealand – A thriller where India chased victory, New Zealand threw everything at them, and fans aged five years in the process!
- New Zealand: 251 (Mitchell 63, Bracewell 53)
- India: 252/6 (Rohit 76, Iyer 48)
- India won by 4 wickets.
Top Players in India’s Victory
1. Rohit Sharma – Led the team with great batting and smart captaincy.
2. Shubman Gill – Played a brilliant knock of 85 runs in the semi-final.
3. Virat Kohli – Showed his experience with a solid 72 against Australia.
4. Kuldeep Yadav – Took crucial wickets in key moments.
5. Jasprit Bumrah – Bowled with accuracy and took important wickets.
6. KL Rahul – Finished the final match with a calm and steady innings.
India’s Cricket Legacy Grows
Winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is a big achievement for India. The team showed skill, determination, and teamwork in every match. This victory adds another major title to India’s rich cricket history.
Now, India will prepare for the World Test Championship Final 2025, where they will aim for another big win. Fans are excited to see if this champion team can continue their success!
