India defeats New Zealand to secure third Champions Trophy title

India Secures Third Champions Trophy with Thrilling Win Over New Zealand

March 9, 2025, Dubai At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India defeated New Zealand by an exciting four wickets to win their third ICC Champions Trophy. Intense drama characterized the high-stakes match as both teams battled valiantly to make cricket history.

After winning the toss, New Zealand chose to bat and amassed a respectable 251/7 in the 50 overs that they were given. Despite India’s disciplined bowling assault, the Black Caps managed a solid score because to Michael Bracewell’s undefeated 53 and Daryl Mitchell’s calm 63, which served as the innings’ mainstays. Although Glenn Phillips made a forceful appearance, India’s spinners, who took good use of the middle overs conditions, stopped the momentum. New Zealand reached the 250-run milestone thanks to a late burst from Bracewell, but they fell at least 20 runs short of a very difficult total due to a lack of pace in the last overs.

India’s start to chasing 252 was shaky as Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill fell early, placing pressure on the middle order. But Rohit Sharma took the lead with a dominant 76, and he and Shreyas Iyer (48) steadied the innings. KL Rahul maintained composure with an undefeated 34 as the pressure increased in the last overs, leading India closer to the goal. Ravindra Jadeja’s successful pull of Will O’Rourke to the square-leg boundary sent the Indian dugout and millions of spectators into a frenzy.

This win further solidifies India’s standing as one of cricket’s most powerful teams on the international scene and adds another significant ICC trophy to their storied cabinet. The victory in Dubai will go down in history as evidence of India’s tenacity, talent, and capacity for handling stressful circumstances.