India etched their identify in historical past as they clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title, securing a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in an exciting closing on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium. Rohit Sharma led from the entrance with a scintillating 76 off 83 balls, setting the right platform for India’s chase of 252. Regardless of a late surge from New Zealand’s spinners, India held their nerves, with KL Rahul (34) and Ravindra Jadeja (9) steering the crew dwelling within the closing over. The triumph marked India’s third Champions Trophy title, cementing their dominance in world cricket.
Rohit Sharma’s aggressive knock lays the muse for India’s chase
Chasing a aggressive 252, Rohit got here out with intent, attacking the Kiwi pacers early to make sure India remained in management. His 105-run partnership with Shubman Gill (31 off 50) supplied India with a commanding begin. Rohit performed with authority, dispatching seven boundaries and three sixes, nullifying the specter of New Zealand’s new-ball bowlers.
Nevertheless, simply when India gave the impression to be cruising, New Zealand clawed again into the competition. Gill fell to a second of brilliance from Glenn Phillips, and Virat Kohli‘s keep was short-lived, dismissed lbw by Michael Bracewell for simply 1 run. Rohit’s departure at 122/3 within the twenty sixth over additional shifted the momentum, placing India below slight stress.
At this important juncture, Shreyas Iyer (48 off 62) and Axar Patel (29 off 40) stepped up, preserving the scoreboard ticking. Their 61-run partnership for the fourth wicket ensured India remained on observe, resisting the spin duo of Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra. Although Iyer and Patel fell in fast succession, Rahul (34 off 33) and Jadeja (9 off 6) displayed composure below stress, taking India dwelling with six balls to spare.
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India’s bowlers shine to limit New Zealand to 251
After shedding the toss, India produced a scientific bowling efficiency, stopping New Zealand from posting a formidable complete on a gradual Dubai floor. Varun Chakravarthy (2/45) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) had been distinctive, dismantling the Kiwi center order and stifling their scoring charge.
New Zealand acquired off to a promising begin, with Rachin Ravindra (37 off 29) and Will Younger (15 off 23) making certain an aggressive powerplay. However Kuldeep’s magic supply to bowl Ravindra triggered a slowdown, and Kane Williamson (11) quickly adopted swimsuit, dismissed by the left-arm wrist spinner.
Daryl Mitchell (63 off 101) stood agency, anchoring the innings, however struggled to speed up towards India’s disciplined spin assault. Tom Latham (14 off 30) and Phillips (34 off 52) chipped in, however wickets at common intervals meant New Zealand couldn’t construct sturdy partnerships.
Bracewell (53 off 40) performed a counter-attacking knock, smashing three fours and two sixes to push New Zealand previous 250. Nevertheless, with Mohammed Shami (1/74) and Pandya (0/30 in 3 overs) proving costly, India’s spinners ensured the Kiwis by no means gained full momentum. Jadeja (1/30 in 10 overs) was excellent, making use of relentless stress within the center overs. New Zealand’s complete of 251/7 was aggressive however not sufficient to problem India’s deep batting lineup. With this victory, India continued their dominance in ICC occasions, securing their third Champions Trophy title, including to their 2002 (joint-winners) and 2013 triumphs.
Right here’s how followers and consultants reacted:
Champions Trophy CHAMPION…. Yeeeeehhhhh…. 😊🇮🇳
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 9, 2025
A victory that scripts historical past.
Congratulations to Workforce India on clinching a surprising victory within the ICC #ChampionsTrophy2025. Your fiery power and unassailable dominance on the pitch made the nation proud, setting a brand new benchmark for cricketing excellence.
Might you at all times come… pic.twitter.com/SC22G8c3OF
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 9, 2025
Congrats to Workforce India on an Excellent and Complete Champions Trophy Victory.#ChampionsTrophy2025 #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/OHNK7rZYj0
— Mammootty (@mammukka) March 9, 2025
Many of the 2011 WC was in March and in addition the enterprise finish of this CT. Which proves one factor. Nobody can outperform Indians in terms of reaching targets in March closing 😉 #INDvNZ #ChampionsTrophyFinal
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) March 9, 2025
Rohit Sharma is a real chief—at all times bringing the crew collectively and searching for his gamers. He pushes everybody to be their greatest and really deserves all of the success and extra! @ImRo45
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 9, 2025
It was at all times going to be a tough fought win for the indian crew and what a win certainly it has been for this tremendous crew!! 😊💪🏾💪🏾
— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) March 9, 2025
𝗖. 𝗛. 𝗔. 𝗠. 𝗣. 𝗜. 𝗢. 𝗡. 𝗦! 🇮🇳🏆 🏆 🏆
The Rohit Sharma-led #TeamIndia are ICC #ChampionsTrophy 2025 𝙒𝙄𝙉𝙉𝙀𝙍𝙎 👏 👏
Take A Bow! 🙌 🙌#INDvNZ | #Closing | @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/ey2llSOYdG
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 9, 2025
Congratulations Workforce India on an distinctive win. The perfect crew within the event and deserved winners of the #ChampionsTrophy . pic.twitter.com/dIZx8I2cXB
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) March 9, 2025
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐱 𝟑🏆🇮🇳#INDvNZ #ChampionsTrophy #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/J3q7c4niqr
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 9, 2025
Congratulations, Workforce India 🇮🇳
Scorecard: https://t.co/E1PcV2K7cQ#cricket #INDvsNZ #ChampionsTrophy2025 #ODI pic.twitter.com/fLFl6QAmN9
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) March 9, 2025
