India emerged victorious in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue chased down a target of 252, securing their third Champions Trophy title.
New Zealand batted first and posted 251/7 in 50 overs. Daryl Mitchell played a solid knock of 63, while Michael Bracewell remained unbeaten on 53. Despite fielding errors, India’s spin attack kept the Kiwi batters under control.
India’s chase was steady but challenging. Skipper Rohit Sharma anchored the innings with a crucial 76 runs. Wickets kept falling at intervals, but KL Rahul and Axar Patel guided India home in the final overs. Patel’s finishing touch ensured India crossed the line successfully.
With this win, India has now won the ICC Champions Trophy three times—previously in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and 2013. The team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, proving their dominance in world cricket.
The victory adds another feather to India’s cricketing achievements and boosts their confidence ahead of upcoming global tournaments.
