India vs New Zealand CT 2025

India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9, 2025, to claim their third title in the tournament.234+2

Key Player Details:

• Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain led by example with a crucial 76-run knock in 83 balls, forming a 105-run opening partnership with Shubman Gill. He was adjudged the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.345
• Shubman Gill: Played a vital role in the opening partnership, contributing significantly to the chase.34
• Shreyas Iyer: Scored 48 runs, including a massive 109-meter six off Glenn Phillips’ bowling. He was India’s leading run-getter in the tournament with 243 runs.34
• KL Rahul: Contributed 34 runs, playing a sensible knock to support the chase.
• Ravindra Jadeja: Hit the winning shot, sending the ball to the ropes on the final ball of the 49th over.34
• Virat Kohli: Scored just 1 run but was part of the celebrations, marking his fourth ICC title victory.34
• Rachin Ravindra: Named Player of the Tournament for scoring 263 runs, including two centuries. He was a standout performer for New Zealand.

New Zealand Performance:

• Daryl Mitchell: Top scorer for New Zealand with 63 runs.5
• Michael Bracewell: Scored an unbeaten half-century, contributing significantly to New Zealand’s total of 251/7 in 50 overs.5
• Mitchell Santner: Captained New Zealand for the first time in an ICC event and praised Rohit Sharma’s performance during the first Powerplay.45

The victory marked a significant achievement for India, who had last won the Champions Trophy in 2013. The team’s consistent performance and strategic play were key factors in their success