India secured their third Champions Trophy title after 12 years by defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets in the CT 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, chose to bat first, setting a challenging target of 252 runs. India began their chase with an explosive start, thanks to captain Rohit Sharma’s dynamic half-century. Rohit’s blistering knock came off just 41 balls, featuring three sixes and multiple boundaries, helping India achieve their fastest team fifty of the tournament in just 7.1 overs.
Despite the quick dismissals of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s impactful 76-run innings provided a solid foundation. New Zealand attempted to regain control, but key partnerships between Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel, followed by KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya, guided India to a memorable victory.
India Won Champions Trophy 2025
India claimed a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final, securing their third title in the tournament’s history. Chasing a target of 252, India successfully reached the total in 49 overs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
India previously shared the Champions Trophy title in 2002 and claimed the trophy outright in 2013. With this 2025 triumph, they have added another glorious chapter to their cricketing legacy.
In the final match, India’s spinners delivered a stellar performance, restricting New Zealand to 251 for 7 after the Blackcaps chose to bat first. Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2 for 45) played key roles with the ball, while Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami took one wicket each. Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53) were the standout performers for New Zealand with the bat.
During the chase, captain Rohit Sharma’s powerful 76 provided India with a strong foundation. Contributions from Shreyas Iyer (48) and KL Rahul (34*), along with crucial partnerships, guided India to a memorable victory.
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India’s Dominance in ICC White-Ball Cricket
India’s triumph in the Champions Trophy 2025 marked a significant milestone, giving them a record third title in the tournament’s history. This victory places India ahead of Australia, with previous Champions Trophy wins in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and 2013.
This latest win comes just eight months after Rohit Sharma led India to their second T20 World Cup title in Barbados, showcasing India’s remarkable form in ICC white-ball tournaments. Since the start of the 2023 ODI World Cup, India has played 23 matches across three consecutive ICC limited-overs events, losing only once, the CWC final against Australia.
The 2025 Champions Trophy win is India’s seventh ICC title since Kapil Dev’s iconic 1983 World Cup triumph at Lord’s. India’s ICC trophy cabinet now includes two ODI World Cups, three Champions Trophies, and two T20 World Cups, second only to Australia’s record 10 ICC titles.
Rohit Sharma has also joined MS Dhoni as the only Indian captain to have won multiple ICC trophies, further solidifying his legacy in Indian cricket.
Champions Trophy 2025 Prize Money
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 comes with a significant prize pool of $6.9 million (approximately Rs. 59.9 crore), marking a 53% increase from the 2017 edition.
- Winners’ Prize: The Champions Trophy winner i.e. India will take home $2.24 million (around Rs. 19.45 crore).
- Runner-up Prize: The second-place team i.e. New Zealand will receive $1.12 million (around Rs. 9.72 crore).
- Semifinalists’ Prize: Australia and South Africa, the losing semifinalists, will each get $560,000 (approximately Rs. 4.86 crore).
- Fifth and Sixth Place: Afghanistan and Bangladesh will earn $350,000 (about Rs. 3.04 crore) each.
- Seventh and Eighth Place: Pakistan and England will receive $140,000 (around Rs. 1.21 crore) each.
Additionally, every win in the group stage comes with a bonus of $34,000 (around Rs. 29.5 lakh), while each participating team is guaranteed a minimum of $125,000 (about Rs. 1.08 crore) regardless of their performance.
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India Won Champions Trophy 2025 FAQs
Q.1. Who won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
Ans. India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets in the final.
Q.2. How many times has India won the Champions Trophy?
Ans. India has won the Champions Trophy three times, in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka), 2013, and 2025.
Q.3. Who was the top performer for India in the Champions Trophy 2025 final?
Ans. Captain Rohit Sharma scored a vital 76 runs, providing a solid foundation for India’s chase.
Q.4. What was the prize money for the Champions Trophy 2025 winner?
Ans. India received $2.24 million (around Rs. 19.45 crore) for winning the tournament.
Q.5. Who were the standout bowlers for India in the Champions Trophy 2025 final?
Ans. Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2 for 45) were key contributors with the ball.
