IND vs NZ Final Highlights: Rohit’s Heroics & Spinners Dominate as India Wins Champions Trophy 2025

IND vs NZ Final Highlights: Rohit’s Heroics & Spinners Dominate as India Wins Champions Trophy 2025

India won the 2025 Champions Trophy final. They beat New Zealand by four wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India, led by skipper Rohit Sharma’s strong 76, chased down 252 runs. They sealed the win with six balls left. The Indian spinners were key. They held New Zealand to 251/7, even with late efforts from Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell.

New Zealand’s Strong Start Stifled by Indian Spinners

New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first. Openers Will Young (15) and Rachin Ravindra (37) made the most of the powerplay. They scored quickly. However, India’s spinners quickly turned the game around:

• Varun Chakravarthy dismissed Young in the 8th over (LBW).
• Kuldeep Yadav bowled Ravindra in the 11th over.
• Kane Williamson (11) was caught and bowled by Kuldeep in the 13th over.

At 75/3 in 13 overs, New Zealand faced a major collapse. Wickets kept tumbling. Tom Latham, with 14 runs, got out LBW to Ravindra Jadeja. Then, in the 38th over, Glenn Phillips scored 34 runs before falling to Chakravarthy.

Mitchell’s 63 and Bracewell’s 53 Propel New Zealand to 251/7

Daryl Mitchell scored 63 runs off 101 balls. He helped anchor New Zealand’s innings, even as they lost wickets often. He got late help from Michael Bracewell, who scored 53 off 40 balls. This gave the team the boost they needed.

• Mitchell was dismissed in the 46th over by Mohammed Shami.
• Bracewell’s late surge, supported by Phillips, took New Zealand past 251.

New Zealand’s Key Batting Performances:

India’s spinners were in charge. Kuldeep Yadav took 2 wickets for 40 runs, and Varun Chakravarthy had 2 for 45. Jadeja added important control with 1 for 30 in his 10 overs.

Rohit’s Explosive Start Sets the Tone for India’s Chase

Chasing 252, India got off to a flying start, thanks to Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill’s aggressive batting.

• Powerplay Score: India 64/0 in 10 overs.
• 50-run opening stand: Achieved in just 44 balls.
• Rohit reached his half-century in 41 deliveries.

However, New Zealand struck back:

1. Shubman Gill (31) got out to Mitchell Santner. Glenn Phillips made a stunning catch.
2. Virat Kohli (1) was trapped LBW by Michael Bracewell.
3. Rohit Sharma (76 off 83 balls) fell to Rachin Ravindra, stumped by Tom Latham in the 27th over.

At 122/3, India’s momentum was briefly halted, but the middle order took control.

Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul Seal India’s Victory

After the top-order collapse, Shreyas Iyer scored 48 and Axar Patel made 29. Together, they formed a key 61-run partnership that helped stabilize the chase.

• Iyer’s dismissal (39th over) left India at 183/4.
• Axar Patel fell in the 42nd over with India needing 49 runs off 50 balls.

India’s lower order, led by KL Rahul (34) and Hardik Pandya (18)*, ensured there were no further hiccups.

India’s Key Batting Performances:

Ravindra Jadeja (6) hit a boundary in the 49th over. India won by seven runs, needing 12 balls to secure their third Champions Trophy title.

India’s Bowling Brilliance and Match-Winning Spells

India’s bowling unit played a pivotal role in restricting New Zealand’s total.

Best Bowling Performances:

Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell shone as New Zealand’s top bowlers. They each took two wickets.

India Lifts Third Champions Trophy Title

Match Summary:

India showcased a strong all-round performance to win their third ICC Champions Trophy. This adds another historic victory to their achievements. Rohit Sharma led well. The spin attack was strong. Also, the middle-order batting was calm. These factors helped India win