India lift third Champions Trophy 2025

Brief Scores: New Zealand 251/7 (Daryl Mitchell 63, Michael Bracewell 53*; Varun Chakaravarthy 2-45, Kuldeep Yadav 2-40) lost to India 254/6 (Rohit Sharma 76, Shreyas Iyer 48) by 4 wickets

India just bagged their third Champions Trophy, taking down New Zealand by four wickets in the final showdown at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Skipper Rohit Sharma was on fire, smashing 76 runs and leading the chase of 252 runs. With solid support from KL Rahul, who stayed unbeaten at 34, India sealed the deal with an over to spare. New Zealand put up a fight, posting 251-7, thanks to Daryl Mitchell’s 63 and Michael Bracewell’s unbeaten 53. But India’s spinners, especially Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy, kept things tight, making sure the Kiwis didn’t run away with it. This win keeps India’s unbeaten streak in the tournament alive, showing off their all-round game and solidifying their spot at the top of ODI cricket. India Triumphs in Champions Trophy Final Against New Zealand