India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, avenging their 2000 loss and becoming the only team to win the title three times.
On Sunday (March 9) final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Rohit Sharma’s team beat the Kiwis by four wickets.
New Zealand, batting first after winning the toss, scored 251 runs by losing 7 wickets. In response, India chased down the target with one over to spare and four wickets in hand.
India captain Rohit Sharma laid the foundation for his team’s win by scoring a inning-high 76 runs as an opener. His leadership also played a key role in restricting New Zealand's innings, preventing them from posting a higher total. For his all-around contribution, he was awarded the Player of the Match in the final.
In addition to Sharma, Shreyas Iyer (48) and Axar Patel (29) stabilized the middle order. Towards the end, Lokesh Rahul’s 34 (not out) completed the chase.
On the other hand, Mitchell Bracewell, despite taking two wickets for just 26 runs in 10 overs, including a maiden, failed to lead his team to victory.
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