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India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Final 2025: Highlights
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Relive the thrilling India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 final. Get highlights, key moments, and the final result. Stay updated with expert analysis.
The ICC Champions Trophy Final 2025 saw India lift the prestigious trophy after a thrilling contest against New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium. Despite New Zealand’s solid start, India’s clinical chase and dominant bowling display secured a convincing victory.
Match Summary
- Venue: Dubai International Stadium
- Toss: New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat
- New Zealand's Total: 251/9 in 50 overs
- India's Chase: 252/4 in 47.3 overs
- Winner: India won by 6 wickets
New Zealand’s Innings
New Zealand, after opting to bat first, struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack. The Kiwi batters had a tough time accelerating the scoring rate, and despite a gritty knock by Daryl Mitchell (63 off 78 balls) and a late surge from *Michael Bracewell (53 off 41 balls)**, they could only manage 251/9 in 50 overs.
Key Performances (New Zealand)
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 63 | 78 | 5/1 |
| Michael Bracewell | 53* | 41 | 6/2 |
| Devon Conway | 42 | 55 | 4/0 |
| Glenn Phillips | 29 | 33 | 3/0 |
India’s bowling attack was on point, with key breakthroughs at crucial intervals. Jasprit Bumrah (3/42) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/47) were instrumental in restricting New Zealand’s total.
Key Bowlers (India)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 10 | 42 | 3 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 10 | 47 | 2 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 10 | 50 | 2 |
| Hardik Pandya | 7 | 38 | 1 |
India’s Chase
India’s chase started cautiously, with openers Rohit Sharma (45 off 53 balls) and Shubman Gill (67 off 84 balls) laying a solid foundation. Virat Kohli played yet another crucial knock, anchoring the innings with 73 off 82 balls, ensuring India reached the target comfortably with 6 wickets in hand.
Key Performances (India)
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 67 | 84 | 6/1 |
| Virat Kohli | 73 | 82 | 7/0 |
| Rohit Sharma | 45 | 53 | 4/2 |
| KL Rahul | 34* | 29 | 3/1 |
Despite Lockie Ferguson (2/44) and Trent Boult (1/48) trying to break the Indian batting rhythm, the chase was executed flawlessly.
Key Bowlers (New Zealand)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockie Ferguson | 9 | 44 | 2 |
| Trent Boult | 10 | 48 | 1 |
| Mitchell Santner | 10 | 43 | 1 |
Key Moments of the Final
- Bumrah’s Early Strikes: India’s spearhead removed New Zealand’s openers, putting them on the back foot.
- Bracewell’s Late Surge: The all-rounder’s 53 off 41 balls* gave New Zealand a fighting total.
- Gill & Kohli's Partnership: Their 100+ run stand made the chase look easy.
- Kohli’s Masterclass: Once again, Kohli delivered in a pressure final.
India Crowned Champions!
With this victory, India clinched their ICC Champions Trophy title, adding another feather to their illustrious cricketing history. The team showcased a complete all-round performance, excelling in both batting and bowling.
🏆 Player of the Match: Virat Kohli for his match-winning 73 runs
🌟 Player of the Tournament: Jasprit Bumrah for his consistent wicket-taking spells
India’s victory in the Champions Trophy 2025 Final reaffirms their dominance in world cricket, while New Zealand, despite their fighting spirit, fell short in yet another ICC final.
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