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India's Third Champions Trophy Title
India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand in the final, with Rohit Sharma's half-century and KL Rahul's unbeaten 34 being the key performances. The Indian team successfully chased down New Zealand's total of 251/7, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill laying the foundation with a 105-run stand.
New Zealand's Fighting Total
New Zealand, led by Daryl Mitchell's 63 runs and Michael Bracewell's unbeaten half-century, managed to post a total of 251/7 in their 50 overs. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the Kiwis fought hard to put up a competitive total, with Mitchell and Bracewell being the standout performers.
India's Road to Victory
India's victory was set up by their spin bowlers, who restricted New Zealand's scoring rate in the middle overs. Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja were the pick of the bowlers, with Chakaravarthy taking two wickets and Jadeja conceding just 30 runs in his 10 overs. The Indian batsmen then took over, with Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul playing crucial innings to guide their team to victory.
Key Performances
- Rohit Sharma: 76 runs
- KL Rahul: 34* runs
- Daryl Mitchell: 63 runs
- Michael Bracewell: 50* runs
- Varun Chakaravarthy: 2 wickets
- Ravindra Jadeja: 1 wicket, 30 runs in 10 overs
Conclusion
India's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final was a testament to their team's strength and depth. With Rohit Sharma leading from the front and the spin bowlers restricting New Zealand's scoring rate, India were able to chase down a competitive total and win their third Champions Trophy title. The victory was a result of a team effort, with all the players contributing to the team's success.
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