India secured their third Champions Trophy title with a spectacular four-wicket triumph over New Zealand in the final showdown at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Their stellar performance throughout the tournament culminated in a well-earned victory.
IND vs NZ Final Live Cricket Score, India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score Updates: India successfully chased down the 252-run target set by New Zealand, winning the title in Dubai on Sunday. Captain Rohit Sharma played a pivotal role with a composed 76, while Shreyas Iyer contributed 48 runs. KL Rahul’s unbeaten 34 ensured India crossed the finish line with six balls remaining.
Earlier, New Zealand managed to put up a total of 252 runs despite India's spinners keeping their run rate in check. Daryl Mitchell top-scored with 63, and Michael Bracewell’s unbeaten half-century helped the Kiwis push past the 250-run mark. Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav picked up two wickets each for India, while Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja claimed one apiece. The middle overs saw New Zealand under pressure as India's spinners stifled the scoring, but a late surge by Bracewell contributed to 79 runs in the final 10 overs.
India previously shared the Champions Trophy title with Sri Lanka in 2002 after the final was washed out. The team, under MS Dhoni’s leadership, lifted the trophy again in 2013 following a thrilling rain-affected victory against England.
Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front, delivering a well-crafted half-century that helped India maintain composure en route to clinching their historic third Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket win over New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Bowling first after Rohit Sharma lost his 12th consecutive toss, India’s spinners controlled the game, restricting New Zealand to 251 for seven in their 50 overs. Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/45) played key roles with the ball.
India successfully chased the target with six balls to spare, propelled by Rohit Sharma’s 76 off 83 deliveries and Shreyas Iyer’s 48 off 62 balls.
For New Zealand, Daryl Mitchell (63 off 101 balls), Michael Bracewell (53 not out off 40 balls), and Rachin Ravindra (37 off 29 balls) were the key contributors with the bat.
During the chase, India encountered a tense phase after reaching 183 for three in 38 overs, losing two quick wickets. However, KL Rahul (34 not out off 33 balls) displayed remarkable calmness to steer the team to victory, aided by Hardik Pandya’s brisk 18-run cameo.
India’s triumph was a testament to their dominance, as they remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.
Having previously won the title in 2002 and 2013, India now stands as the only team to claim the Champions Trophy three times, setting a new benchmark in the tournament’s history.
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