India win Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma's men beat Kiwis by 4 wicket
India clinched their third ICC Champions Trophy title on March 9, 2025, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This victory ended India's 12-year wait for an ICC ODI trophy, their last being the 2013 Champions Trophy under MS Dhoni.
Key Highlights:
Match Summary: New Zealand batted first and scored 251/7. India chased the target successfully in 49 overs, finishing at 254/6.
Top Performers:
India: Rohit Sharma led with a composed 76 off 83 balls, supported by KL Rahul (34*), Shreyas Iyer (48), and Ravindra Jadeja, who hit the winning runs. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/45) played pivotal roles in restricting New Zealand.
New Zealand: Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53*) helped set a competitive target, while spinners Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell took two wickets each.
Significance:
This win makes India the most successful team in Champions Trophy history with three titles (2002, 2013, and 2025). It also follows their T20 World Cup victory in 2024, showcasing their dominance in global cricket.
India's triumph reaffirms their status as one of cricket's most successful nations, with seven ICC titles to date.

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