India Wins ICC Champions Trophy After 12 Years
India secured their third India wins ICC Champions Trophy title, defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets in the 2025 final held in Dubai. Rohit Sharma’s brilliant 76-run knock anchored India’s chase of 252, sealing victory in 49 overs.
Rohit Sharma’s Captain’s Knock
Leading from the front, Rohit Sharma scored a crucial 76 off 83 balls, hitting 7 fours and 3 sixes. He shared a solid 105-run opening stand with Shubman Gill (31) before New Zealand fought back. India suffered setbacks as Gill, Virat Kohli (1), and Rohit fell within 17 runs.
- Shubman Gill was caught by Glenn Phillips, pulling off a stunning flying catch.
- Virat Kohli was trapped LBW by Michael Bracewell, failing a DRS review.
- Rohit Sharma was stumped off Rachin Ravindra, attempting a big shot.
Shreyas Iyer and Lower Order Seal the Win
Despite the collapse, Shreyas Iyer (48) and Axar Patel (29) stabilized the innings with a 61-run partnership. Later, KL Rahul (34) and Hardik Pandya (18) played a crucial role in guiding India home. Ravindra Jadeja (9) hit the winning boundary on the last ball of the 49th over.
India’s Record-Breaking Champions Trophy Triumph
With this win, India became the most successful team in ICC Champions Trophy history, lifting the title for the third time:
- 2002 (Shared with Sri Lanka)
- 2013 (Under MS Dhoni)
- 2025 (Under Rohit Sharma)
Top Scores by Captains in ICC Finals
| Player (Team) | Score | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Ricky Ponting (AUS) | 140* | 2003 ODI World Cup |
| Sourav Ganguly (IND) | 117 | 2000 Champions Trophy |
| Clive Lloyd (WI) | 102 | 1975 ODI World Cup |
| MS Dhoni (IND) | 91* | 2011 ODI World Cup |
| Kane Williamson (NZ) | 85 | 2021 T20 World Cup |
| Rohit Sharma (IND) | 76 | 2025 Champions Trophy |
Captains with Multiple ICC Titles
| Captain (Team) | ICC Titles Won |
|---|---|
| Ricky Ponting (AUS) | 4 |
| MS Dhoni (IND) | 3 |
| Clive Lloyd (WI) | 2 |
| Pat Cummins (AUS) | 2 |
| Rohit Sharma (IND) | 2 |
New Zealand’s Struggle with the Bat
New Zealand, opting to bat first, started aggressively with Rachin Ravindra (37 off 29 balls), but lost momentum as Indian spinners took charge.
- Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) dismissed Rachin and Kane Williamson (11).
- Varun Chakaravarthy (2/45) removed Will Young (15) and another key batter.
- Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53 off 40) fought hard, pushing New Zealand to 251/9 in 50 overs.
India’s Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Yadav | 2/40 | 4.00 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 2/45 | 4.50 |
| Mohammed Shami | 1/44 | 4.40 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 1/36 | 3.60 |
India’s Dominance in ICC Events Continues
With this win, Rohit Sharma joined the elite list of captains to win multiple ICC trophies, adding to his 2024 T20 World Cup victory.
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