Dubai: Team India has once again created history by winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in the final match played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With this victory, India has won its third ICC Champions Trophy title. Earlier, India won the Champions Trophy in 2002 (under Sourav Ganguly) and in 2013 (under MS Dhoni). After 12 years, India has once again lifted the Champions Trophy, and the entire nation is celebrating this glorious victory.
The Indian team chased down the target of 252 runs in 49 overs, losing 6 wickets, and defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets to become the Champions Trophy 2025 Winner. The hero of this victory was once again captain Rohit Sharma, who played a brilliant half-century knock and laid the foundation of Team India's historic win.
🏆 India Defeated New Zealand by 4 Wickets in the Final Match
The final match started with New Zealand winning the toss and choosing to bat first. The Kiwi team scored 251 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 50 overs. In response, the Indian team chased the target of 252 runs in 49 overs and scored 254 runs for 6 wickets, registering a thrilling victory by 4 wickets. With this victory, India lifted the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The match was filled with excitement and suspense, but Team India held their nerve in the crucial moments and snatched the trophy from New Zealand's hands.
💥 Rohit Sharma's Brilliant Half-Century Gave India a Flying Start
In this final match, India's captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill came to open the innings. Both played cautiously in the beginning but later accelerated the innings, giving India a strong start.
- Rohit Sharma played a magnificent knock of 76 runs in 83 balls, hitting 7 fours and 3 sixes.
- Shubman Gill scored 31 runs in 50 balls with 1 six.
- However, Virat Kohli was dismissed early after scoring just 1 run, which shocked the Indian fans.
But Rohit Sharma's brilliant innings gave India the momentum it needed to chase down the target of 252 runs.
🏏 Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul Anchored the Innings
After Rohit Sharma's dismissal, the responsibility came on Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul to keep the chase on track.
- Shreyas Iyer played an excellent knock of 48 runs in 62 balls, hitting 2 fours and 2 sixes.
- Axar Patel contributed 29 runs in 40 balls with 1 four and 1 six.
- Hardik Pandya also contributed 18 runs before getting out.
In the final overs, KL Rahul (34 not out) and Ravindra Jadeja (9 not out) finished the game for India, helping them clinch their third Champions Trophy title.
🏏 New Zealand's Bowlers Tried Their Best but Failed to Stop India
The New Zealand bowlers did their best to defend the total of 252 runs, but the Indian batsmen were in full form.
- Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell took 2 wickets each.
- Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson got 1 wicket each but failed to break India's winning momentum.
In the end, India comfortably chased down the target in 49 overs and became the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Winner.
🏏 New Zealand's Batting Performance in the Final
Earlier, when New Zealand came to bat first, they managed to score 251 runs for the loss of 7 wickets.
- Daryl Mitchell played a solid innings of 63 runs in 101 balls with 3 fours.
- Michael Bracewell was the second-highest run-scorer with 53 runs in 40 balls, hitting 3 fours and 2 sixes.
- Rachin Ravindra scored 37 runs, while Glenn Phillips scored 34 runs.
However, New Zealand's middle order collapsed, and they could only set a target of 252 runs, which was easily chased by India.
🎉 India Created History - Third ICC Champions Trophy Title
With this victory, India has created history once again by winning its third ICC Champions Trophy title after 2002 and 2013.
- ✅ 2002: Under Sourav Ganguly, India shared the Champions Trophy with Sri Lanka.
- ✅ 2013: Under MS Dhoni, India defeated England and won the Champions Trophy.
- ✅ 2025: Under Rohit Sharma, India defeated New Zealand and won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
This victory has brought immense joy and celebration across the country, and Indian cricket fans are now celebrating India's back-to-back ICC trophy victories.
🏆 India's Incredible Achievement – Two ICC Trophies in One Year
The year 2024-2025 has been historic for Indian cricket. Within just one year, Team India has won two ICC Trophies:
- 🏆 ICC T20 World Cup 2024 (defeating South Africa).
- 🏆 ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (defeating New Zealand).
The credit for this huge success goes to the players, team management, and especially the captain Rohit Sharma, who led India to glory.
⭐ Winning Moments of the Final Match
- ✅ Rohit Sharma's explosive knock of 76 runs.
- ✅ Shreyas Iyer's crucial 48 runs.
- ✅ KL Rahul's unbeaten 34 runs.
- ✅ Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav's brilliant bowling performance.
- ✅ India's outstanding fielding and teamwork.
This victory will be remembered for years to come, and Team India has once again proved why they are the best team in the world.
🎉 India's Celebration Across the Country
As soon as India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, celebrations erupted across the country.
- Fans gathered on the streets, danced, and celebrated India's victory.
- Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook were flooded with congratulatory messages for Team India.
- Cricket legends and celebrities praised Rohit Sharma's captaincy and Team India's brilliant performance.
The victory parade in Mumbai has already been planned, where Team India will celebrate their Champions Trophy victory with fans.
✅ Congratulations Team India - Champions Trophy 2025 Winner!
Once again, many congratulations to Team India for winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
- 💙 India has now won 3 ICC Champions Trophy titles (2002, 2013, 2025).
- 💙 This is India's second consecutive ICC trophy after the T20 World Cup 2024.
- 💙 Rohit Sharma has become the most successful Indian captain after MS Dhoni.
The whole nation is proud of Team India. This victory will always be remembered as one of the greatest moments in Indian cricket history.
