HYDERABAD: Team India demonstrated outstanding performance by clinching the Champions Trophy victory in the final against New Zealand by 4 wickets. The match, held at the Dubai International Stadium, witnessed India chasing a target of 252 in 49 overs.
Team India’s Batting Brilliance
Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a captain’s innings, scoring 76 runs. His leadership proved pivotal as Team India set the tone for the chase. Key contributions came from Shreyas, who scored 48 runs; KL Rahul, remaining unbeaten on 34; and Axar Patel, who added 29 crucial runs.
Team India’s Bowling Excellence
In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav played a decisive role. In two consecutive overs, he claimed 2 wickets, dismissing Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson, which swung the momentum firmly in India’s favor. For New Zealand, Daryl Mitchell emerged as the top scorer with 63 runs.
This win marked captain Rohit Sharma’s second ICC title in a span of nine months, following the T20 World Cup win on June 29 last year.
Am amazing performance from India to win the #ChampionsTrophy against a very determined New Zealand side, which never gave up. Well done also to Rohit Sharma on leading his team to consecutive @ICC men’s trophies, following last year’s @T20WorldCup victory. pic.twitter.com/S5CGYFf2Rs
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) March 9, 2025