India versus New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: In a nail-biting finale at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, an unbeaten India emerged victorious against New Zealand to claim their third ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title. India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets to win Champions Trophy 2025 for the third time after 2000 and 2013.
The match saw Rohit Sharma’s men in blue chase down a target of 252 runs, with key contributions from their top-order batsmen and a crucial partnership towards the end.
Match Highlights:
Rohit Sharma’s Crucial 50: The Indian captain set the tone with a fluid half-century, providing a solid foundation for the chase.
Virat Kohli’s Disappointing Run: The disappointing run of star India batter Virat Kohli in ICC ODI finals continued as he just managed a run during the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand at Dubai on Sunday. Now, in five ICC ODI finals, Virat has scored 138 runs in five matches at an average of 27.60, with the best score of 54.
Middle-Order Resilience: Despite losing wickets, India’s middle order, including Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, kept the momentum going.
Hardik Pandya’s Finishing Touches: The all-rounder played a pivotal role in the final stages, ensuring India crossed the finish line with ease.
India’s Unbeaten Run Continues: This victory marks India’s sixth consecutive win in the tournament, solidifying their dominance in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Reactions and Celebrations: The Indian team erupted in joy as they lifted the trophy, celebrating a well-deserved victory that will be remembered for years to come.
