New Zealand vs India—a final that cricket fans had eagerly awaited—concluded with India clinching the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a four-wicket win at the Dubai International Stadium. This victory cements India’s position as a dominant force in international cricket, marking their third Champions Trophy title.
With this win, India has now won 23 out of their last 24 ICC matches since 2023, their only loss coming in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia. This Champions Trophy victory follows India’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph against South Africa, further proving their consistency on the world stage.
Key Match Stats
🏆 India’s Record in Last 3 ICC Tournaments: 23 wins in 24 matches
💰 India’s Total Prize Money Earned: $2.467 million (~₹21.52 crore)
🎯 Winning Target Chased: 252 in 49 overs
⭐ Top Scorer: Rohit Sharma – 76 (83)
Key Highlights From New Zealand vs India :
How India Won the Champions Trophy 2025 Final
New Zealand Bat First, Set 251-7 in 50 Overs
Winning the toss, New Zealand elected to bat first, posting 251-7 in their allotted 50 overs on a slow, two-paced pitch at the Dubai International Stadium.
🏏 Key Performers – New Zealand’s Innings:
- Daryl Mitchell – 63 (78)
- Michael Bracewell – 54 (64)
- Trent Boult – 2/42 (10 overs)
New Zealand’s batting was steady, with Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell scoring crucial half-centuries. However, India’s bowling attack, led by Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav, kept the Kiwis in check.
India’s Chase: Rohit Sharma Leads the Charge
India needed 252 to win and Rohit Sharma anchored the chase with a solid 76 off 83 balls, setting the tone for the innings.
🏏 Key Performers – India’s Chase:
- Rohit Sharma – 76 (83)
- KL Rahul – 34* (42)
- Hardik Pandya – 18 (18)
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, a crucial 38-run partnership between Rahul and Pandya in the final overs ensured India sealed the win with six balls to spare.
“Winning the Champions Trophy again is special. The team showed great resilience, and everyone contributed when it mattered the most,” said captain Rohit Sharma after the victory.
India’s Prize Money Breakdown for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
With a total prize pool of $6.9 million (~INR 60 crore), India took home a grand prize of $2.24 million (INR 19.53 crore) for their victory.
📌 India’s Total Earnings Breakdown:
- 🏆 Champions Trophy Winners: $2.24 million (₹ 19.53 crore)
- ✅ Unbeaten Group Stage Bonus: $102,000 ( ₹ 88.96 lakh)
- 🏏 Participation Fund: $125,000 (₹ 1.09 crore)
- 💰 Total Prize Money Earned: $2.467 million (₹ 21.52 crore)
Fun Fact: India last won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013, finishing runners-up in 2017 after losing to Pakistan in the final.
What’s Next for India?
Following their Champions Trophy 2025 win, India will now focus on the upcoming ICC Test Championship fixtures and preparations for the ODI World Cup 2027.
🔹 Upcoming Series:
📍 India vs Australia Test Series 2025
📍 India’s Tour of England (5-Test Series) 2025
📍 T20 World Cup Qualifiers (2026 Edition)
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar praised India’s performance, stating, “This team has been ruthless in ICC tournaments. They’ve shown mental strength and dominance across all formats.”
A Champion Team on a Winning Streak
India’s four-wicket victory against New Zealand cements their supremacy in global cricket. With three ICC tournament titles since 2023, this Indian squad, led by Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, continues to deliver match-winning performances on the biggest stage.
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