India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand. The match, played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9, 2025, saw India successfully chase down New Zealand’s total of 251/7, finishing at 254/6 with one over to spare. KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja guided India home after a tense chase, securing a four-wicket victory and making India the first team to win three Champions Trophy titles.
Date and Venue
- Date:Â March 9, 2025
- Venue:Â Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Teams
- India vs New Zealand
Match Result
- India won by 4 wickets to claim their third ICC Champions Trophy title, becoming the first team to win the tournament three times and the first to go undefeated through an entire Champions Trophy edition.
Match Highlights
| Team | Score | Top Performer (Bat/Ball) |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 251/7 (50 ov) | Daryl Mitchell 63 (101), Kuldeep Yadav 2/40 (10 ov) |
| India | 254/6 (49 ov) | Rohit Sharma 76 (83), Michael Bracewell 2/28 (10 ov) |
- Toss:Â New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first.
- New Zealand Innings: Daryl Mitchell anchored the innings with 63 runs. Kuldeep Yadav was India’s best bowler with 2 wickets for 40 runs.
- India’s Chase: Rohit Sharma led from the front with a captain’s knock of 76. Shreyas Iyer (48), KL Rahul (34*), and Axar Patel (29) contributed crucial runs. India chased down the target with one over to spare.
Notable Records and Facts
- Rohit Sharma was named Player of the Match for his 76-run innings.
- India became the first team to win three Champions Trophy titles (previous wins: 2002, 2013).
- This was the second Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand, after their 2000 encounter.
- Rohit Sharma became the second Indian captain after MS Dhoni to win multiple ICC trophies.
Road to the Final
- India:Â Topped Group A, defeated Australia in the semi-final.
- New Zealand:Â Second in Group A, defeated South Africa in the semi-final.
ICC Champions Trophy titles
2 – Australia (2006, 2009)
2 – India (2013, 2025)
1 – New Zealand (2000)
1 – South Africa (1998)
1 – West Indies (2004)
1 – Pakistan (2017)
The 2002 edition was shared between India and Sri Lanka.
India’s victory in Dubai capped an undefeated campaign and solidified their status as the most successful team in Champions Trophy history.
