Delhi: The final match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (ICC Champions Trophy) was played between India and New Zealand on 9 March 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This was an exciting match in which India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets to win their third Champions Trophy title. India has become the first and only team to do this feat.

New Zealand, batting first, scored 251/7 in 50 overs, with Deril Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53) contributed significantly.

In response, India achieved the target by making 254/6 in 49 overs, with Rohit Sharma (76 runs), Shreyas Iyer (48), Shubman Gill (31), Akshar Patel (29), Hardik Pandya (18), KL Rahul (34) and Ravindra Jadeja (9*).

This victory was the second consecutive ICC title for India, which reflects their strong position in ODI cricket. Now we will look at the 5 major reasons for this historic victory of Team India-

5. Rohit Sharma's captaincy and batting

Despite not only losing the toss, Rohit laid the team in a brilliant way, but also laid a strong foundation of Chase by scoring a half -century in 41 balls.

His aggressive beginnings put pressure on the New Zealand bowlers.

4. Spin bowling dominates

Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) and Varun Chakraborty (2/45) kept New Zealand's batting tied in the middle overs.

On the dry pitch of Dubai, the spinners harassed Kiwi batsmen due to turn and diversity, so that they could not make a big score.

3. KL Rahul's restrained innings

Playing an unbeaten innings of 34 runs, Rahul kept restraint in the final overs.

Under pressure, his prudence brought India to victory, especially when 6 wickets had fallen.

2. Experience of Varun Chakraborty

Varun, who was in excellent form in the tournament, also left his mark in the final. The spinner, who took 5 wickets against New Zealand in the group stage, also gave important successes in the final, which made India hold the game.

1. All -round performance of the team

India's batting, bowling and balance in fielding were a major reason for this victory, where players like Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli shone throughout the tournament, while fast bowlers like Mohammed Shami also contributed when needed. In the final, Hardik Pandya (18 runs, including a six) also reduced the pressure by scoring rapid runs.

Significantly, this victory was the result of a mixture of India's strategy, experience and youth enthusiasm, which has overcome the strong challenge of New Zealand. The Indian team, which was invincible in the tournament, once again proved its reign. India also won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 title last year in its possession. During that time also there was captain Rohit Sharma.