India overcome New Zealand to secure Champions Trophy triumph - Rohit Sharma’s rapid half-century set up his side for a four-wicket victory despite a mid-innings collapse

India rode on Rohit Sharma's captain's knock on the big day and an all-round effort from their spinners to beat New Zealand by four wickets. India were crowned the Champions of Champions for the third time in history.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner acknowledged their defeat to a superior Indian team in the Champions Trophy final. India successfully chased a target of 252, propelled by Rohit Sharma and effective spin bowling from Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy.

A picture of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's bat with 'Hitman' badging is doing rounds on social media. Rohit's bat was specifically show on Live TV during the Final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Neither Rohit Sharma nor Shubman Gill have been able to fire at the top of the batting order for India in the Champions Trophy 2025. India will play New Zealand in the final on Sunday in Dubai.

After the match officials and NZ players get their mementoes, Santner joins Ian Bishop for an interview in the post-match presentation, where he praises India. “It has been a good tournament. We had challenges along the way,

India defeated New Zealand by four wickets at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title.

Rohit Sharma shone in the Champions Trophy final, overcoming past Test struggles to lead India to victory against New Zealand with a crucial 76. Embracing an aggressive approach, backed by management,

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Mitchell Santner lauded Indian captain Rohit Sharma and his opening partner Shubman Gill for taking the game away from them in the Champions Trophy 2025 final.