India Triumphs in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final

Team India lifted the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. It was India’s first Champions Trophy title since 2013, and they did it in spectacular fashion, chasing down a formidable target of 352 runs with just three balls to spare.

Match Overview:

• Venue: Dubai International Stadium
• New Zealand: 351/6 (50 overs)
• India: 355/6 (49.3 overs)
• Result: India won by 4 wickets
• Player of the Match: Shubman Gill – 124 (102 balls)

Key Performances:

• Shubman Gill starred with a magnificent century, anchoring India’s chase with poise and elegance.
• Jasprit Bumrah picked up 3 crucial wickets in the death overs, restricting New Zealand’s late scoring surge.
• Rishabh Pant contributed with a quickfire 54 in the middle overs, maintaining the required run rate.
• Ravindra Jadeja calmly hit the winning runs with a boundary in the 50th over.

Captain Rohit Sharma Speaks:

“This is a special win. Every single player stepped up when it mattered. Chasing 350+ in a final takes immense belief, and this team showed just that.”

New Zealand’s Effort Falls Short

Despite a powerful 103 from Kane Williamson and a late blitz by Glenn Phillips, New Zealand fell just short of defending the total. They were gracious in defeat, with coach Gary Stead praising the quality of the contest.

India’s ICC Trophy Cabinet Updated:

• ICC Cricket World Cup: 1983, 2011
• ICC T20 World Cup: 2007
• ICC Champions Trophy: 2002 (shared), 2013, 2025

This win also marks a strong statement from India ahead of the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka next month.

Broadcast and Viewership:

The match recorded one of the highest live viewerships in cricket history, with over 300 million global viewers, according to ICC Media.

Stay tuned for player ratings, analysis, and behind-the-scenes interviews as India celebrates a historic win on the global stage.