Champions of 2025: India’s Trophy Moment

Blaze Bulletin Desk December 31, 2025

India’s Champions Trophy Triumph: A Golden Chapter in 2025 Cricket History

In a major sports milestone, Team India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy in March, reinforcing India’s dominance in world cricket.

In a historic triumph for Indian cricket, Team India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on March 9, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in a thrilling final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Chasing a target of 252, captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a commanding 76 off 83 balls, earning the "Player of the Match" award. Despite a mid-innings wobble, Shreyas Iyer (48) and an unbeaten stand between KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja guided the Men in Blue to victory with an over to spare.

This win marks India’s third Champions Trophy title and their second major ICC trophy in less than a year- cementing their status as the world’s most dominant force in white-ball cricket.

Category	Details
Final Result	India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets (Dubai)
Tournament Record	Undefeated (5 Wins, 0 Losses)
India’s Top Run-Getter	Shreyas Iyer (243 Runs in 5 innings)
India’s Top Wicket-Taker	Varun Chakravarthy (9 Wickets in 3 matches)
Final: Player of the Match	Rohit Sharma (76 runs off 83 balls)
Player of the Tournament	Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)

Key Performers: The Architects of Victory

Rohit Sharma (The Leader): The Hitman became the oldest captain to win a Champions Trophy. His aggressive 76 in the final set the tone for the chase, and he finished the tournament with 180 runs.

Shreyas Iyer (The Anchor): Emerging as India’s most consistent batter, Iyer’s 243 runs at an average of 48.60 provided the backbone for the middle order throughout the UAE and Pakistan legs.
Varun Chakravarthy (The X-Factor): The mystery spinner was the tournament's revelation, taking 9 wickets in just 3 games, including a crucial 5-wicket haul against the Kiwis in the group stages.
Virat Kohli (The Big-Match Player): Kohli’s masterful unbeaten century against Pakistan in the group stage remains the most-watched moment of the tournament, proving his enduring class in ICC events.
KL Rahul (The Finisher): Adapting to his new role at No. 6, Rahul remained unbeaten in 3 out of 4 innings, finishing with a staggering tournament average of 140.00 and steering India home in the final.