India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy Final 2025: As It Happened
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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.
