India lifts the Champions Trophy 2025 with a thrilling 4-wicket win over New Zealand. In a nail-biting final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, India claimed their third title by chasing down a target of 252 runs.
Initially, Captain Rohit Sharma powered the chase by scoring 76 off 83 balls, thereby earning the player of the match award. Furthermore, he opened the innings with an aggressive approach. Subsequently, his partner Shubman Gill added 31 off 50 balls, and then, notably, Glenn Phillips took a stunning catch at extra cover. Although Virat Kohli departed early, later on, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and KL Rahul delivered crucial cameos that ultimately steered the team to victory.
Meanwhile, after winning the toss, New Zealand elected to bat. Consequently, they fought hard against India’s spin attack and posted a competitive 251 for seven. For instance, Daryl Mitchell scored 63 runs, and similarly, Michael Bracewell contributed an unbeaten 53, which in turn kept the pressure on India.
Moreover, Rachin Ravindra—who had amassed 263 runs throughout the tournament—received the Player of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 award. In addition, although India’s four-pronged spin attack effectively kept the run rate in check, fielding support lagged; indeed, four dropped catches further added to the tension.
Nevertheless, KL Rahul played a vital role by scoring an unbeaten 34 in the lower order, thereby ensuring the successful chase. Ultimately, India now adds this victory to their Champions Trophy wins in 2002 and 2013, thus further cementing their status as one of the tournament’s most successful teams.
