India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday. It was a thrilling match as India successfully chased down the 252-run target with six balls to spare.
Captain Rohit Sharma played a crucial role in the victory, scoring 76 runs to provide a strong start. His innings kept India on track despite New Zealand’s efforts to defend their total. Shreyas Iyer also contributed with 48 runs, while KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 34, ensuring India reached the target without any late trouble.
New Zealand had put up a competitive total of 252 runs, hoping their bowlers could secure the win. However, India’s composed batting performance proved too strong.
With this victory, India lifted the Champions Trophy once again, reaffirming their dominance in world cricket.
