Dubai, UAE – 09 March – India won the Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final match held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Chasing a target of 252 runs, India successfully reached the score in 49 overs.
Rohit Sharma was the star of the match for India, scoring 76 runs, while Shreyas Iyer added a valuable 48 runs. Their strong batting helped India secure the win against the New Zealand team.
Earlier, India’s bowlers, especially the spinners, did a great job in limiting New Zealand to 251 runs for 7 wickets. Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy each took two wickets, with Kuldeep giving away 40 runs and Varun 45 runs. Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami also contributed by taking one wicket each.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bat first. Daryl Mitchell scored 63 runs, and Michael Bracewell added 53 runs, helping New Zealand set a competitive total. However, the Indian bowlers kept the pressure on, preventing New Zealand from scoring more runs.
As the Indian batsmen took to the field, they showed great skill and patience, leading to a well-deserved victory. This win marks India’s third Champions Trophy title, making them one of the top teams in cricket history.
Fans celebrated this historic win, and it will be remembered as a great achievement for the Indian cricket team. As cricket fans look ahead to future tournaments, India’s performance in the Champions Trophy 2025 will inspire many young players.
