Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma’s side defeat New Zealand by four wickets to clinch a record third title

In the Champions Trophy 2025 final, India defeated New Zealand by an exciting four wickets to earn a record-tying third championship. At Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India reached home in 49 overs after chasing 252 against the Blackcaps. Prior to winning the Champions Trophy once more in 2013, India shared the trophy in 2002. In 2025, they have now concluded the competition with the trophy once more.In terms of the match, the spinners performed admirably, assisting India in holding the Blakcaps to 251 for 7 after the latter team chose to bat first after winning the toss. While Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja each took one wicket, Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2 for 45) each took two wickets. Crucial knocks for the Blackcaps were played by Michael Bracewell (53), and Daryl Mitchell (63). India got off to a great start in the chase because to Rohit Sharma’s outstanding 76. In addition, KL Rahul (34 not out) and Shreyas Iyer (48) made significant contributions as India defeated New Zealand.