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The ICC Champions Trophy of 2025 saw India celebrate a moment of history. It all came to its apogee in a thrilling finish at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9, 2025. Here New Zealand were defeated by four wickets and as a result, India snatched the tropon its third attempt. This marked yet another success for a country that had long been dominant in world cricket.
Match Highlights:
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat India. Thus, they set their neighbor pair 252 runs in which winning, something that seemed impossible at first glance when the Kiwis started off for trot of batting. However, captain Rohit Sharma’s Indian team succeeded in achieving this goal. They topped it by two runs and with one over left to spare came in at 254 for the loss of six wickets. For his brilliant innings, which won him the Man of the Match award, receives praise from all quarters. He is a most worthy recipient.
New Zealand’s Innings:
New Zealand’s opening batsmen encountered a disciplined Indian bowling. Mitchell went on to score 63 runs off 76 balls while Bracewell remained unbeaten with 53 spars. Their joint effort was in good standing order from the beginning, but still not good enough for Bill’s purposes and kept on being used thousands of times to cover checker pieces. their performance yielded a collective Australia total of 251 for 7 off fifty overs. The Indian spinners in general, but particularly Yadav and Chakravarthy, played a decisive role in holding back the Kiwis. With two wickets apiece, they made major breakthroughs in action. Reply India was off to a good start in the pursuit of New Zealand’s target of 252. Opening bats among them, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, put on a partnership worth 105 runs. Sharma made 76 off 83 balls before leaving for no score. Teetering a bit as the middle order came on, Ajit Agarkar chipped in 28-it was his first time after 26 matches without runs-and an unbroken 34 from KL Rahul saw India win with six balls spare.
Key Plays of the Game:
The captain’s knock of 76 was crucial to India’s chase and earned Rohit Sharma the Man of the Match award. Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell both made important contributions but not enough to carry the day.
Leaders from Both Sides:
Rohit Sharma praised his side, singling out his team of spinners. “Throughout the tournament our batsmen have been superb. And they were just as impressive today.” Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand, noted with regret that they hadn’t given enough; 20 fewer than they should need for victory at least. ‘India were much the better team.”
Historical Perspective:
This victory enhances India’s impressive record in the Champions Trophy, adding to titles in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and 2013. However, New Zealand has won just one ICC event itself: the 2000 Champions Trophy.
Match Highlights:
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium Toss: New Zealand won and chose to bat New Zealand’s Total: 251/7 off fifty overs India’s Total: 254/6 off 49 overs Result: India defeated New Zealand by four wickets; won the Match.
Conclusion:
India’s win in the ICC Champions Trophy final of 2025 reaffirms their strength in limited-overs cricket. It is recognition for a performance marked by effective spin bowling and some dogged batting that at last led to the culmination of an outstanding effort by this balanced side.
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