India clinched their third ICC Champions Trophy title on March 9, 2025, with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This triumph adds to their previous titles in 2002 and 2013, making them the first team to win the tournament three times.
Opting to bat first, New Zealand posted a total of 251 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs. Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell both contributed half-centuries, scoring 63 and 53 runs respectively. India’s spinners played a pivotal role in restricting the Kiwis, with Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy each claiming two wickets.
In response, India chased down the target, reaching 254 for 6 in 49 overs. Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a solid 76 off 83 balls, while KL Rahul’s unbeaten 34 ensured a steady finish. This victory also marked India’s 23rd win in 24 matches across the last three men’s ICC events since 2023, underscoring their dominance in international cricket.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) lauded the team’s unbeaten run throughout the tournament, highlighting the leadership of Rohit Sharma and the strategic guidance of Head Coach Gautam Gambhir. This win follows India’s triumphant T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, making it their second consecutive ICC title under Sharma’s captaincy.
The team’s celebrations reflected their hard-fought journey, with players and support staff rejoicing in the dressing room and sharing their joy with fans worldwide.
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