Dubai: India was crowned the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title, defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets in a nail-biting finale at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
New Zealand’s Innings
New Zealand, for the first bats, had reached 251/7 in 50 overs. 63 had been scored by Daryl Mitchell, and Mitchell Bracewell had 53 not out. There were useful individuals as well, like there being 37 runs by Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips’s 34 runs. Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy had been India’s best bowlers, and they both grabbed 2 while Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami each grabbed one.
India’s Chase
While chasing the target of 252, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed with 76 off 122 deliveries, including 7 fours and 3 sixes. He added 105 runs for the first wicket with Shubman Gill (31). Virat Kohli was dismissed early for a score of 1 run, but Shreyas Iyer (48) and Axar Patel (29) set India in motion. Hardik Pandya (18*) and KL Rahul (15*) got the job done with 10 balls left.
Key Moments:
- New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips made an amazing catch to send out Shubman Gill.
- Rohit Sharma was stumped off the delivery by Rachin Ravindra.
- New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner decided to bat first but failed to defend the score.
Post-Match Reactions:
Rohit Sharma was appreciative of his team’s performance: “We tried to get wickets early and take the trophy back home.” Santner conceded, “India outplayed us in key moments.”
Historical Context:
This is India’s third Champions Trophy title (earlier in 2013 and jointly with Sri Lanka in 2002). New Zealand, champions in 2000, have now lost three finals. India lost the final in 2017 against Pakistan.
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Squads:
- New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Kyle Jamieson, Nathan Smith, and Will O’Rourke.
- India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, and Varun Chakravarthy.