India won the Champions Trophy by defeating New Zealand.

Rohit Sharma and Sheryas Iyer lead India to win the Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, according to A News.

Chasing a target of 252, India scored 254/6 in 49 overs, clinching their third Champions Trophy victory.

Chasing 252 to win, India got off to a quick start with their captain’s maiden half-century of the tournament, before KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 34 to help secure victory with six balls to spare in the Dubai final.
India added to their trophies in 2002 and 2013 to surpass Australia, which has two titles.

India, the world’s best one-day international squad, went undefeated in an eight-nation tournament held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

“It is very nice,” Rohit replied. “We played some excellent cricket throughout the competition. It’s a terrific feeling to have the results we wanted.”

Virat Kohli, the star batter, said: “It’s been wonderful; we wanted to recover from a tough tour of Australia. It was great to play with such a talented group of young people. They are stepping up and leading India in the right way.

“When you leave, you want to be in a better situation. (Shubman) Gill, Shreyas (Iyer), and Rahul have all made significant contributions. “The team is in good hands,” he said.

Both Kohli and Rohit had a poor run of form in India’s 3-1 Test defeat in Australia earlier this year, and the duo entered the event amid rumors about their ODI retirements.

In a duel of spin on a slow Dubai surface, New Zealand’s spinners put India in difficulty at 203-5, with Rohit and Shreyas Iyer, who struck 48, returning to the pavilion.

But Rahul remained composed and, together with Hardik Pandya (18) and Ravindra Jadeja, who struck the winning boundary, led the team home to loud shouts from a predominantly Indian audience in a sea of blue.

India played all of their matches at the Dubai International Stadium after declining to travel hosts Pakistan owing to political issues.

India used four spinners in their last three matches, which proved crucial in determining the outcome.

Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav each claimed two wickets to help limit New Zealand to 251-7 after the Black Caps chose to bat first.

Rohit responded by pounding the pace bowlers with regular boundaries, including a six and two fours off Nathan Smith in one over.

The skipper hit fifty in 41 balls, putting pressure on the opponents.

New Zealand’s spinners sought to claw things back, and Glenn Phillips’ sensational catch provided a crucial breakthrough.

Phillips soared aloft to catch a soaring ball at extra cover, dismissing Shubman Gill for 31 off skipper Mitchell Santner.

Kohli went in the following over, caught lbw for one off Michael Bracewell’s off-spin, and India’s momentum switched as runs dried up.

After a maiden over from Bracewell, Rohit ran out of his crease against Rachin Ravindra, only to be stumped by Tom Latham as India fell from 105 not out to 122-3.

Iyer led the chase, helped by Kyle Jamieson’s lost catch, but was eventually overtaken by Santner.

India lost Axar Patel and Pandya, but Rahul persevered and led his side to victory.

“It’s been a good tournament,” stated New Zealand’s Santner. “We’ve had challenges along the way, and we’ve developed as a group. We lost to a better team today.”

Matt Henry, New Zealand’s speed leader, was forced to miss the final due to a shoulder injury.

Kane Williamson, who scored 11 runs, was also unable to take the field owing to a quad issue.

Daryl Mitchell scored 63 and Bracewell got a quickfire 53 not out for New Zealand, but it was insufficient against an Indian team with plenty of batting depth.

Kuldeep’s two wickets in two overs to remove Ravindra for 37, followed by Williamson, were key as India backed up their group-stage victory over New Zealand with another win.

Earlier, choosing to bat first on a shifting wicket, the Kiwis got off to a strong start, with in-form openers Will Young and Rachin Ravindra scoring 57 runs in the opening seven overs.

However, India’s spinners immediately changed the tide. Varun Chakravarthy captured Will Young LBW and dismissed him for 15 runs.

Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Rachin Ravindra, who had looked promising with a 37-run effort. Kane Williamson, charged with steadying the innings, could only manage 11 runs before falling to Kuldeep’s spin.

Tom Latham (14) followed suit, leaving New Zealand battling at 108-4 after 23.2 overs.

With the squad in peril, Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell formed a key relationship. Phillips finished with a tough 34 off 52 balls in difficult circumstances before leaving, while Mitchell anchored the innings with a determined 63 off 101 deliveries.

Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy were India’s outstanding bowlers, both taking two wickets and keeping New Zealand’s runs under control.

With a competitive total on the board, the final now sets the scenario for a thrilling chase as India attempts to capture the title.

India’s playing eleven:

India’s likely starting XI features Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, and Varun Chakaravarthy.

New Zealand’s playing XI:

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke, and Nathan Smith are the most likely New Zealand starters.

As millions of cricket fans watch, only time will tell if India wins its third Champions Trophy or New Zealand makes history with its second triumph.