India win Champions Trophy, prevail over Kiwis by 4 wickets
Indian cricket team celebrates their win against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final cricket match, in Dubai, UAE, Sunday, March 9, 2025. PTI
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Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front with an excellent half-century as a resolute India held their nerve to win an unprecedented third Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final here on Sunday.
Bowling first after Rohit lost his 12th straight toss, India's spinners restricted New Zealand to 251 for seven in the allotted 50 overs, with Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/45) making significant contributions with the ball.
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India completed the chase of 252 with six balls to spare after Rohit (76 off 83 balls) and Shreyas Iyer (48 off 62 balls) shone with the bat.
For New Zealand, Daryl Mitchell (63 off 101 balls), Michael Bracewell (53 not out off 40 balls), and Rachin Ravindra (37 off 29 balls) were the main contributors with the willow.
While chasing, India faced some anxious moments when they lost two wickets after being well paced at 183 for three after 38 overs, but KL Rahul (34 not out off 33 balls) showed great composure to see his team through after Hardik Pandya's breezy 18-run knock.
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India won the trophy without losing a match, reflecting their dominance.
India's previous title triumphs in the tournament came in 2002 and 2013. No other team has won the event thrice. With PTI
Shreyas Iyer makes 48
March 9, 2025 9:02 pm
Shreyas Iyer was caught by Rachin Ravindra off Mitchell Santner's bowling.
122 for 2 in 25 overs, 130 needed in 25 overs
March 9, 2025 8:09 pm
India were 122 for 2 in 25 overs, and needed another 130 in the last 25 overs.
Another stunning catch by Philips-
March 9, 2025 7:57 pm
Another stunning catch by Philips- his third of the tournament. Gill (31) back to the pavilion. 'Kiwis fly'.
Rohit Sharma completes fifty
March 9, 2025 7:22 pm
Skipper Rohit Sharma completed his fifty in 41 balls.
India make 64 off 10 overs
March 9, 2025 7:17 pm
India made 64 without loss in the first 10 overs. In comparison, New Zealand at this stage were 61 for 1.
Williamson sustains quadriceps strain while fielding, won't field against India
March 9, 2025 6:47 pm
New Zealand's batting mainstay Kane Williamson will not field in the second innings of the Champions Trophy final against India after picking up a quadriceps strain while batting, the NZC informed through a media release on Sunday. Mark Chapman has taken his place in the field. PTI
India make a good start
March 9, 2025 6:43 pm
India made 22 without loss in two overs as they started the chase.
New Zealand finish at 251/7 in 50 overs
March 9, 2025 5:59 pm
New Zealand finish at 251/7 in 50 overs. Half centuries from Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell have given the Kiwis a fighting total to defend.
Mitchell falls
March 9, 2025 5:41 pm
Just as New Zealand looked to press on, Shami delivers! Mitchell tries to carve one through the covers but finds Rohit in the ring. His gritty 63 off 101 balls comes to an end. New Zealand: 211/6 in 45.4 overs
Bracewell gets his first four
March 9, 2025 5:41 pm
New Zealand's Michael Bracewell gets his first four since coming to the crease. He sweeps Kuldeep Yadav powerfully. New Zealand will need plenty more of these if they are to push their total closer to the 250-run mark.
Fifty for Mitchell
March 9, 2025 5:30 pm
The right-hander completes half-century off 91 balls, anchoring New Zealand’s innings after they found themselves in trouble early on.
Varun injures his right foot
March 9, 2025 5:19 pm
Varun injures his right foot while trying to stop a shot by Mitchell right over the non-striker's end. He is receiving some treatment from the physio.
Phillips falls
March 9, 2025 5:06 pm
Varun strikes! He removes Phillips for 34 off 52, breaking a partnership that had started to show promise but failed to take off. This wicket will put further pressure on Mitchell. New Zealand 165/5 off 37.5
Mitchell dropped on 38
March 9, 2025 4:52 pm
Rohit tries to catch a shot hit by Mitchell but fails to hold on. Yet another chance in the field for India, this time falling to the Indian captain.
Partnership building between Phillips, Mitchell
March 9, 2025 4:49 pm
A crucial partnership is developing between Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell, but unlike the previous ones, this one needs to stand the test of time for New Zealand. India, on the other hand, will be looking to break the stand quickly, and the likes of Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja could be key here.
New Zealand hits boundary after 81 balls
March 9, 2025 4:34 pm
In between the innings, New Zealand hit a six after a gap of 81 balls. Glenn Phillips broke the boundary drought against Kuldeep. Meanwhile, Daryl Mitchll is holding his end up.
Latham departs, Glenn Phillips walks in
March 9, 2025 4:17 pm
Latham survived in Jadeja's previous over, however, not on this occasion. It was a lot more straightforward this time as Latham tried to sweep and missed it, and it was a straight call for the umpire. New Zealand's Glenn Phillips in the field now. He has a strike rate of nearly 104 in ODIs.
Jadeja traps Latham
March 9, 2025 4:14 pm
Jadeja raps Tom Latham on the pads, prompting a loud appeal for LBW. Rohit opts for DRS. Replays show the ball missing the stumps, giving Latham a close escape. New Zealand breathe a sigh of relief and continue at 104/3.
New Zealand cross 100, Jadeja comes to attack
March 9, 2025 3:57 pm
New Zealand cross the 100-run mark. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja comes to the attack. The Indian spinner will be looking to make an impact, having trapped Latham at this very venue in their previous match.
Williamson departs, Responsibility on Mitchell-Latham
March 9, 2025 3:35 pm
Kuldeep picks up his second wicket, removing Williamson. The wicket of Williamson will be alarming for New Zealand. Two veteran batters, Mitchell and Latham, on the crease now. Meanwhile, Kuldeep to continue.
Daryl Mitchell walks in
March 9, 2025 3:30 pm
New Zealand loses both openers. Daryl Mitchell is out to bat at No. 4. New Zealand will be hoping for a big partnership between him and Williamson now.
Ravindra falls
March 9, 2025 3:27 pm
Kuldeep comes into attack and picks a wicket with the first ball. Ravindra, who did not read the incoming ball from Kuldeep, and got clean-bowled on the first ball.
Williamson in
March 9, 2025 3:19 pm
Kane Williamson is on the crease.
Young down
March 9, 2025 3:10 pm
Varun Chakravarthy provided India's first breakthrough. In his second over, the Indian spinner breached opener Will Young's defence to trap him LBW.
Shami drops Ravindra
March 9, 2025 3:05 pm
Shami drops Ravindra. This is the third drop, after two in previous matches, by Shami off his own bowling.
First 6, then 4
March 9, 2025 2:54 pm
Pitched short by Pandya, Ravindra swings hard with a clean 6. Next ball, Ravindra times it beautifully through the covers and picks up another boundary. Meanwhile, Rohit brings Varun Chakravarthy to bowl.
Hardik Pandya takes new ball
March 9, 2025 2:41 pm
Hardik Pandya starts off with a wide to Rachin Ravindra. India have handed the new ball to Pandya from the other end.
Great start by Mohammed Shami
March 9, 2025 2:39 pm
Pacer Mohammed Shami starts off with a sharp outswinger to Will Young.
Rachin Ravindra, Will Young open batting
March 9, 2025 2:33 pm
Rachin Ravindra and Will Young are out to open the batting for New Zealand.
15th toss loss by India, 12th consecutive loss by Rohit Sharma
March 9, 2025 2:22 pm
This was the 15th toss loss by India, 12th consecutive loss by Rohit Sharma. So far, in this event, the team has successfully chased against Pakistan, Bangladesh and Australia.
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