India was tasked with a target of 252 runs set by New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final. New Zealand scored 251 for 7 thanks to contributions from Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra,

Despite not playing the first two matches for India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, spinner Varun Chakravarthy has ended their joint-top wicket-taker in the tournament. Chakravarthy made his CT debut versus New Zealand in the final Group A clash. He then featured in both the semi-final and final.

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill’s strong opening partnership, New Zealand’s dramatic comeback with a triple strike by spinners, and KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya’s composed rebuilding effort after a top-order collapse were the defining moments of the India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final.

Rohit Sharma thanked Dubai fans for turning up in large numbers following India's Champions Trophy 2025 title triumph

A swift half-century from skipper Rohit Sharma, fine knocks by Shreyas Iyer and fine spells from spinners, in particular Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav, helped an all-round India seal their third ICC Champions Trophy title,

Rohit Sharma played a pivotal knock in the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, smashing a 41-ball half-century.