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India clinched their third ICC Champions Trophy title by defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9, 2025.
Match Overview:
New Zealand's Innings: After winning the toss and opting to bat, New Zealand posted a total of 251/7 in their allotted 50 overs.
India's Chase: In response, India achieved the target, scoring 254/6 in 49 overs, securing a four-wicket victory.
Key Performances:
New Zealand:
Daryl Mitchell contributed a steady 63 runs off 101 balls.
Michael Bracewell played a quick unbeaten 53 runs off 40 balls, boosting New Zealand's total in the final overs.
India:
Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a crucial 76 runs off 83 balls, anchoring the innings.
Shreyas Iyer added valuable 48 runs off 62 balls, stabilizing the middle order.
Wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul remained unbeaten with a composed 34 runs off 33 balls, guiding India to victory.
Bowling Highlights:
India:
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav impressed with figures of 2 wickets for 40 runs in his 10 overs.
Varun Chakaravarthy also contributed significantly, taking 2 wickets for 45 runs in his 10 overs.
Notable Achievements:
This victory marked India's third Champions Trophy title, reinforcing their dominance in the tournament's history.
India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, showcasing consistent and high-quality performances.
Additional Insights:
The tournament faced challenges, including geopolitical tensions leading to a 'hybrid model' where India's matches were played in Dubai instead of Pakistan, the original host nation.
Despite these challenges, India's performance remained unaffected, culminating in their well-deserved triumph.
For a comprehensive view of the match highlights, you can watch the official video provided by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI):
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