India Creates History by Winning ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Against New Zealand
The India vs New Zealand Final Match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was one of the most thrilling encounters in the history of cricket. India emerged victorious by 4 wickets with 6 balls left, claiming their third ICC Champions Trophy title.
In this blog, we’ll cover the complete match details, live score updates, player performance, and much more.
Match Overview – India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final Match between India and New Zealand was held in Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 8, 2025. Both teams showed excellent performance throughout the tournament, and the final was no different.
New Zealand set a target of 252 runs in their innings, and despite losing some quick wickets, India chased down the target in 49 overs with the help of KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya.
India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score, Champions Trophy Final 2025
New Zealand Batting Scorecard
Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Fall of Wickets |
Will Young | 15 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 65.21 | 1-57 (7.5 ov) |
Rachin Ravindra | 37 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 127.58 | 2-69 (10.1 ov) |
Kane Williamson | 11 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 78.57 | 3-75 (12.2 ov) |
Daryl Mitchell | 63 | 101 | 3 | 0 | 62.37 | 6-211 (45.4 ov) |
Tom Latham | 14 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 46.66 | 4-108 (23.2 ov) |
Glenn Phillips | 34 | 52 | 2 | 1 | 65.38 | 5-165 (37.5 ov) |
Michael Bracewell | 53* | 40 | 3 | 2 | 132.50 | Not Out |
Mitchell Santner | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 | 7-239 (48.6 ov) |
Nathan Smith | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | Not Out |
Bowling Performance (India)
Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
Mohammed Shami | 9 | 0 | 74 | 1 | 8.22 |
Hardik Pandya | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 |
Varun Chakravarthy | 10 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 4.50 |
Kuldeep Yadav | 10 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 4.00 |
Axar Patel | 8 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 3.62 |
Ravindra Jadeja | 10 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 3.00 |
India Batting Scorecard – Champions Trophy Final 2025
Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
Rohit Sharma | 76 | 83 | 7 | 3 | 91.56 |
Shubman Gill | 31 | 50 | 0 | 1 | 62.00 |
Virat Kohli | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
Shreyas Iyer | 48 | 62 | 2 | 2 | 77.41 |
Axar Patel | 29 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 72.50 |
KL Rahul (Not Out) | 34 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 103.03 |
Hardik Pandya | 18 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
Ravindra Jadeja | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
India won by 4 wickets (6 balls left).
Match Highlights – India vs New Zealand Final Match
First Innings (New Zealand)
- Daryl Mitchell played a brilliant knock of 63 runs but couldn’t carry the innings further.
- Michael Bracewell with his unbeaten 53 runs off 40 balls helped New Zealand cross the 250-run mark.
- Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav were exceptional with their bowling performances.
Second Innings (India)
- Rohit Sharma gave a strong start with his outstanding 76 runs.
- Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel stabilized the middle order.
- In the end, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya chased down the target smoothly.
Winning Moment – India Won ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The most memorable moment of the match was when KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya comfortably chased the target in the last over. With India winning by 4 wickets (6 balls left), the entire stadium roared in joy.
Captain Rohit Sharma lifted the Champions Trophy 2025, and the entire Indian team celebrated the historic victory.
Post-Match Celebration
The celebrations were grand as Team India lifted the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. The entire team did a lap of honor around the stadium, acknowledging the support of their fans. The BCCI President praised the team for their exceptional performance and said, “This is a proud moment for Indian cricket.”
Final Score Summary
Team | Score | Overs | Result |
New Zealand | 252/7 | 50 Overs | Lost by 4 wickets |
India | 254/6 | 49 Overs | Won ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
India Won by 4 Wickets (6 Balls Left)
India’s victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final will be remembered as one of the most thrilling matches in cricket history. With KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya’s crucial partnership, India managed to overcome the pressure and clinched the trophy with 4 wickets remaining and 6 balls left.
This victory marks India’s dominance in world cricket, and fans across the world are celebrating the glorious win in Champions Trophy 2025.
