India Wins ICC 2025, Makes History

IND vs NZ | On March 9, 2025, India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to win their third ICC Champions Trophy championship in an exciting final at the Dubai International Stadium. This triumph adds another remarkable chapter to India’s cricketing history while also highlighting their supremacy in white-ball cricket.

IND vs NZ Match Overview:

After winning the toss, New Zealand decided to bat and set a goal of 252 runs. Michael Bracewell (an undefeated 53 off 40 balls) and Daryl Mitchell (63 off 101 balls) both made significant contributions to their innings, which ended at 251/7. With outstanding efforts from Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/45), India’s spinners were instrumental in containing the Kiwis.

Chasing 252, India shown talent and tenacity. Rohit Sharma, the captain, took the lead with an incredible 76 off 83 balls. India reached the mark with six balls remaining, finishing at 254/6 in 49 overs, thanks to Shreyas Iyer’s 48 off 62 balls and KL Rahul’s calm 34 not out, despite a few middle order hitches.

Key Performance

Rohit Sharma: A fantastic example of leadership and batting ability, his aggressive start set the stage for India’s pursuit.

• • Spin Quartet: India’s superiority in spin was demonstrated by the way that Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja suppressed New Zealand’s batting order.

Historical Context:

India’s Tournament Journey

India’s dominance in recent ICC events was reaffirmed with their triumph. They have won 23 of their last 24 global tournament games and have remained undefeated throughout the competition. Interestingly, they consistently had a venue advantage because all of their games were played in Dubai

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Looking Ahead

In addition to adding another honor to their legendary cricketing heritage, India’s victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 sets a high standard for future international tournaments. They are well-positioned for upcoming challenges on the international scene thanks to their combination of seasoned leadership and adaptable talent.