IND vs NZ: India added another golden chapter to its cricket history by winning the Champions Trophy 2025 title. The Indian cricket team defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in the final to claim this prestigious title for the third time. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, Team India won the title. India had first won the Champions Trophy in 2002 when they shared the trophy with Sri Lanka as joint winners. Later, under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India defeated England to win the title for the second time in 2013, and now, under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, India won the title for the third time.
India Wins Champions Trophy for the Third Time Under Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy
India displayed a spectacular performance in the Champions Trophy 2025, winning all their matches in the tournament to create history. In the final, New Zealand set a target of 252 runs for India, which the Indian team chased down comfortably with 6 wickets remaining. With this remarkable victory, India won the Champions Trophy for the third time. Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, India not only won the title but also remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, winning all their group-stage matches before the knockout rounds.
India Wins All Matches Played in Dubai
The Champions Trophy 2025 was organized under a ‘Hybrid Model,’ in which India played all their matches in Dubai. India defeated Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Pakistan in the group stages to reach the semi-finals. After that, they beat Australia in the semi-finals to secure their place in the final. With this victory, India won all 5 of their matches played in Dubai, making history by winning every match in the tournament.
This was particularly significant for India as they equaled New Zealand’s record, which had won 10 matches in Dunedin without losing. India won 10 out of 11 matches in Dubai, with one match ending in a tie. This victory also helped India set the world record for the most ODI wins at a single venue.
India Defeats Pakistan in High-Voltage Match
The high-voltage match between India and Pakistan in Dubai was a major highlight of the tournament. India gave an outstanding performance and defeated Pakistan, solidifying their grip on the tournament. This match was not only important in cricketing terms but also from a political and emotional perspective, and India proved their superiority by beating Pakistan.
The Tournament Held Under a Hybrid Model
The Champions Trophy 2025 was organized under a hybrid model, where some matches were proposed to be held in Pakistan, but India refused to travel to Pakistan. Following this, the Indian and Pakistan Cricket Boards (PCB) agreed to host the tournament under a hybrid model, with all of India’s matches being played in Dubai. This model allowed Indian cricket fans from around the world to support their team, and the Indian support in Dubai was truly remarkable.
India’s Outstanding Achievement in the Champions Trophy 2025
India’s performance in the Champions Trophy 2025 was a significant achievement for Indian cricket. All the key players of Team India delivered stellar performances, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Mohammad Shami, and Jasprit Bumrah. Rohit Sharma played a brilliant innings in the final and played a crucial role in leading the team to victory. Additionally, players like Shreyas Iyer and Mohammad Shami also played their part and kept the team on the path to victory.
Impact of Matches Played in Dubai
All the matches played in Dubai were positive for the Indian team. The players gave their best performances in every aspect of the game. The batsmen piled up runs, while the bowlers troubled the opposition and nullified their strengths. Team India showcased their ability to win under any circumstances at the Dubai ground.
The Champions Trophy 2025 title was historic for India, as with this win, Team India secured their third Champions Trophy title and set a record in Dubai. Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, India showcased a magnificent performance, winning all their matches. Furthermore, India’s victory over Pakistan in the high-voltage match made the tournament even more exciting. Indian cricket fans will always remember this victory and will be inspired by this success in the future.
This victory serves as an inspiration for Indian cricket and is expected to bring more success for Team India in the coming years.
