India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in the final of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, securing a historic third title in the tournament’s history. The thrilling encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium saw India chase down a target of 252 with 6 balls to spare, completing the chase in 49 overs.
New Zealand, after being put into bat by India’s captain Rohit Sharma, posted a total of 251 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs. The Blackcaps’ top-order resistance was led by Daryl Mitchell, who scored a valuable 63, and Michael Bracewell, who contributed a fighting 53. However, the Indian spinners played a key role in keeping the Blackcaps in check. Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2 for 45) were the standout bowlers, with both taking two wickets apiece. Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami also made vital contributions, picking up one wicket each. India were unbeaten throughout the tournament.
