India vs New Zealand Final Match Highlights for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
In a gripping final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Chasing 252 for victory, India reached the target in 49 overs, thanks to a composed 76 from captain Rohit Sharma and vital contributions from Shreyas Iyer (48), KL Rahul (34*), and Axar Patel (29).
The Men in Blue displayed remarkable composure in a tense chase, ensuring their dominance in ICC white-ball events continued.
Earlier, New Zealand posted 251/7 in 50 overs, with Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53)* leading the charge. India’s bowlers, especially Kuldeep Yadav two for 40 and Varun Chakaravarthy two for 45, restricted the Black Caps, not allowing them to break free in the middle overs.
IND vs NZ scorecard, Final of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
New Zealand 251/7 (50 overs India 254/6 (49 overs)
India vs New Zealand Highlights
Winning the toss, Mitchell Santner opted to bat, but New Zealand lost Will Young (15) and Rachin Ravindra (37) early. Kane Williamson (11) also fell cheaply, leaving New Zealand struggling at 75/3 in 12.2 overs.
Daryl Mitchell (63 off 101) anchored the innings, stitching a crucial partnership with Glenn Phillips (34 off 52).
Michael Bracewell’s unbeaten 53 off 40 powered New Zealand past 250, but India’s bowlers ensured they never gained full control.
Rohit Sharma leads India’s Chase
India began solidly with Rohit Sharma (76 off 83) setting the foundation. Shubman Gill (31 off 19) provided an explosive start but departed at 105/1 in the 19th over.
Virat Kohli (1) fell soon after, but Shreyas Iyer (48 off 62) and Axar Patel (29 off 40) kept India on track.
After Hardik Pandya’s (18) dismissal at 241/6, KL Rahul 34* off 33 and Ravindra Jadeja (9)* ensured India crossed the finish line with an over to spare.
With this victory, India secured their first ICC ODI title since the Champions Trophy 2013, reaffirming their status as a powerhouse in world cricket.
Player of the match
Rohit Sharma
DOWNLOAD: STUMPSANDBAILS FANTASY CRICKET APP
DOWNLOAD: DRAGOZ SPORTS FANTASY CRICKET APP
