In a nail-biting finale at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India emerged victorious over New Zealand, clinching the title by four wickets.
The electrifying match saw India successfully chase down New Zealand’s total of 251/7, finishing at 254/6 with one over to spare.
The Indian innings kicked off with a spectacular 105-run opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, setting a solid foundation. However, the middle overs witnessed some turbulence as New Zealand’s bowlers struck back. Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, and Glenn Phillips played crucial roles in taking key wickets and maintaining pressure on the Indian batsmen.
Despite the challenges, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja’s resilient performance guided India to victory. Rahul remained composed, while Jadeja’s all-round abilities shone through, ensuring India’s triumph in the final moments of the match.
New Zealand’s innings was marked by Daryl Mitchell’s valuable 63 runs from 101 balls and Michael Bracewell’s crucial half-century in the final over. The Black Caps faced a tough challenge from India’s spinners, Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav, who took pivotal wickets and restricted the run rate during the middle overs.
The thrilling encounter kept fans on the edge of their seats, showcasing the talents and determination of both teams. India’s consistent performances with both bat and ball throughout the tournament culminated in their well-deserved victory, adding another prestigious trophy to their collection.
India’s Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy.
New Zealand’s Squad: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke.
Match Highlights:
- India’s opening partnership of 105 runs.
- Key wickets taken by Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, and Glenn Phillips.
- Daryl Mitchell’s 63 runs and Michael Bracewell’s late half-century.
- Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav’s impactful bowling.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final will be remembered as an exhilarating clash of cricketing prowess, with India emerging as the deserving champions.
