India Vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit Sharma Leads Team to Victory with Crucial 50

India has emerged victorious in the Champions Trophy 2025 final, defeating New Zealand by four wickets to claim their third title in the tournament's history. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Men in Blue successfully chased down a target of 252 in 49 overs, with the skipper himself leading from the front with a crucial 76 off 83 balls.

Earlier, India's spinners dominated the first innings, restricting New Zealand to 251/7. Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja put on a disciplined display, while Michael Bracewell’s unbeaten 53 gave the Kiwis a fighting total. During the chase, Rohit and Shubman Gill gave India a solid start, followed by crucial contributions from Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and KL Rahul. Despite a few late hiccups, Ravindra Jadeja sealed the win with a boundary, sparking wild celebrations as India lifted their second ICC trophy in two years, following their T20 World Cup triumph in 2024.

Some key statistics and moments from the match include: * Rohit Sharma's 76 off 83 balls, which set the tone for India's chase * Shubman Gill's 31 off 50 balls, providing a solid foundation for the team * Shreyas Iyer's 48, which helped to stabilize the innings after a few wickets fell * KL Rahul's unbeaten 34, which guided India to victory in the end * Ravindra Jadeja's boundary, which sealed the win for India and sparked celebrations * Varun Chakravarthy's 2/45 and Kuldeep Yadav's 2/40, which restricted New Zealand's scoring in the first innings

The win marks a significant milestone for India, as they claim their third ICC Champions Trophy title. The team's performance was marked by discipline, determination, and a never-say-die attitude, which ultimately led to their victory. As the team celebrates their win, they will also be looking to build on this momentum and continue to perform well in upcoming tournaments.