India Wins ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Defeats New Zealand

India triumphed over New Zealand by four wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy final held in Dubai on March 9, 2025, marking their third title in this tournament after a 12-year gap. Skipper Rohit Sharma led the charge with a crucial 76 runs, assisted by Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, as India chased down New Zealand's target of 252 runs with one over to spare. Kuldeep Yadav played a pivotal role in the bowling department, claiming two key wickets to halt New Zealand's momentum. The victory sparked celebrations across India, reminiscent of Diwali festivities, as fans rejoiced in this significant achievement. The win also solidified India's dominant performance throughout the tournament, where they remained unbeaten in all five matches, following their T20 World Cup victory the previous year. Rachin Ravindra was named Player of the Tournament for his outstanding contributions during the competition.