India won the Champions Trophy 2025 after a thrilling match against New Zealand. They won by four wickets in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This is India's third time winning the Champions Trophy, making them the most successful team in the tournament’s history. Earlier, they were joint winners in 2002 and won the title again in 2013. Now, in 2025, they have lifted the trophy once more after a tough and exciting final.

India had to chase 252 runs to win. They reached the target in 49 overs with strong performances from their batsmen. Captain Rohit Sharma played an excellent inning, scoring 76 runs. Shreyas Iyer (48) and KL Rahul (34 not out) also played important roles in the victory. In the final moments, Ravindra Jadeja hit the winning shot with a four. As soon as India won, fireworks lit up the Dubai sky, and the players celebrated their big victory.

Spinners shine as India restricts New Zealand

New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first, scoring 251/7 in 50 overs. Indian spinners put up an impressive performance to keep the Blackcaps in check. Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/45) were the top performers, while Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami picked one wicket each.

For New Zealand, Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53) played important knocks. Bracewell's half-century helped the team cross the 250-run mark. However, Mitchell Santner was run out due to Virat Kohli’s brilliant fielding effort.

During the match, India dropped a few crucial catches, allowing New Zealand to rebuild their innings. Glenn Phillips (34) looked dangerous but was dismissed by Chakravarthy with a well-executed delivery. Meanwhile, Tom Latham (14) fell to Jadeja, and Kane Williamson (11) and Rachin Ravindra (37) were dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav.

New Zealand's batting was slow and cautious in the beginning. Mitchell took 93 balls to reach his fifty—the slowest by a New Zealand batsman in 11 years. Phillips brought some aggression, hitting the first six of the innings after 81 balls. However, India kept tightening their grip on the game.

India started their chase strongly. Captain Rohit Sharma hit a fast fifty in just 41 balls. He and Shubman Gill (31) made a 100-run partnership in 17 overs. But after that, Gill got out to Mitchell Santner, and Virat Kohli was dismissed for just 1 run.

India's middle order had some tough moments. Shreyas Iyer (48) and Axar Patel (29) played an important partnership. But just when things looked good, Shreyas got out only two runs away from his fifty. Then KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya came to bat.

New Zealand continued to fight back. Axar Patel was out for 29, and Hardik Pandya (18) was caught and bowled. With India needing 11 runs to win and four wickets in hand, Ravindra Jadeja joined KL Rahul at the crease. The match reached its peak as Jadeja smashed a four to seal the win.

Key moments of the final

  • India won by 4 wickets to claim the 2025 Champions Trophy.
  • Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy took two wickets each.
  • Michael Bracewell (53) and Daryl Mitchell (63) helped New Zealand reach 251/7.
  • India lost their 15th consecutive toss in ICC events.
  • Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant 76 off 83 balls.
  • Shubman Gill and Rohit put up a 100-run partnership.
  • India’s middle order faced pressure, but KL Rahul (34) and Jadeja finished the game.
  • Jadeja hit the winning shot, sparking celebrations.

India’s victory not only ended their 20-year wait for another Champions Trophy title but also proved their dominance in world cricket. The Indian team lifted the trophy as the stadium erupted in cheers, and fans across the world celebrated their historic win.

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