Dubai, March 9, 2025: India has once again etched its name in cricketing history by winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In a thrilling final held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to claim their third Champions Trophy title. With this victory, India has become the most successful team in the tournament’s history, surpassing all previous records.
A Hard-Fought Victory
New Zealand, known for their resilience in global tournaments, put up a strong fight after being asked to bat first. The Kiwi side posted a competitive total of 273/7 in their 50 overs, thanks to a stellar knock by their captain Kane Williamson, who scored a brilliant 89 off 102 balls. Contributions from Devon Conway (54) and Glenn Phillips (47) helped New Zealand set a challenging target for India.
For India, the bowling attack was led by Jasprit Bumrah, who picked up three crucial wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj provided crucial breakthroughs to restrict the Black Caps.
India’s Chase: A Masterclass in Composure
Chasing 274, India had a shaky start as they lost opener Shubman Gill early. However, captain Rohit Sharma steadied the innings with a well-crafted 72 off 85 balls. Virat Kohli once again showed his class in a pressure situation, scoring 67 runs and anchoring the chase. Rishabh Pant (45) and Hardik Pandya (36*) played crucial cameos to ensure India’s successful pursuit of the target.
The game saw a tense finish, with India needing 12 runs off the last two overs. Hardik Pandya’s composed innings under pressure, along with Ravindra Jadeja’s support, sealed the victory with three balls to spare.
India’s Historic Achievement
This victory marks India’s third ICC Champions Trophy title, adding to their previous wins in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and 2013. With this triumph, India has solidified its reputation as one of the most dominant teams in ICC tournaments.
Reactions and Celebrations
Indian captain Rohit Sharma hailed the team’s all-round performance, crediting the players for their composure under pressure. “Winning an ICC tournament is always special. The way the boys handled pressure and executed the plan was outstanding,” Rohit said in the post-match presentation.
Meanwhile, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson acknowledged India’s superior performance, stating, “It was a hard-fought game, but credit to India for holding their nerve in crucial moments. We are proud of our efforts but fell short in the end.”
Looking Ahead
With this triumph, India will now set its sights on upcoming ICC tournaments, hoping to continue their dominant run in world cricket. The victory has once again ignited celebrations across the country, with fans rejoicing India’s latest cricketing milestone.
India’s Champions Trophy 2025 win will be remembered as a testament to their consistency, resilience, and ability to rise to the occasion when it matters most.
