India Wins Champions Trophy 2025 in a Thrilling Final
India Defeats New Zealand by Four Wickets to Claim the Title
In a spectacular display of cricketing excellence, India clinched the Champions Trophy 2025, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final. This victory marks India's second major ICC trophy win in just nine months, following their T20 World Cup triumph earlier.
A Historic Win After 12 Years
• This is India’s first ICC Champions Trophy win in 12 years, the last coming in 2013 under the leadership of MS Dhoni.
• India has now won the Champions Trophy three times, equaling the record held by Australia.
• The final was played on November 5, and the Indian team delivered a commanding performance.
Match Summary
Batting first, New Zealand posted a competitive total. However, the Indian team, led by a brilliant innings from the middle order, successfully chased the target to secure a memorable victory.
This win also avenged India’s defeat to New Zealand in the 2000 Champions Trophy final, where the Kiwis had emerged victorious.
Financial Rewards for Team India
• The winning team received ₹20 crore ($2.24 million) in prize money.
• The runner-up, New Zealand, was awarded ₹10 crore ($1.12 million).
India's Champions Trophy Triumphs
India has now won the Champions Trophy three times:
1. 2002 – Joint winners with Sri Lanka.
2. 2013 – Champions under MS Dhoni.
3. 2025 – Champions in Pakistan.
A Year of Cricketing Dominance
This victory establishes India as the most dominant cricketing team in recent times, with back-to-back ICC trophies in the same year. The players and fans celebrated this historic achievement, making Diwali and Holi come early for Indian cricket lovers.
