In the Champions Trophy 2025 final, India defeated New Zealand by an exciting four wickets to win the prestigious ICC tournament for a record-breaking third time. At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India reached home in 49 overs after chasing 252 against the Blackcaps. Prior to winning the Champions Trophy once more in 2013, India shared the trophy in 2002. Now, they have ended the tournament with the trophy once again in 2025.
After the latter team won the toss and chose to bat first, the spinners put up an incredible display, assisting India in limiting the Blakcaps to 251 for 7. Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami both claimed one wicket, while Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2 for 45) each claimed two. Michael Bracewell, 53, and Daryl Mitchell, 63, both made vital knocks for the Blackcaps. With Rohit Sharma’s commanding 76, India got off to a great start in the chase. KL Rahul (34 not out) and Shreyas Iyer (48) both contributed significant knocks as India defeated New Zealand.
The International Cricket Council awarded the squad a substantial monetary prize of Rs 20 crore as a result of the victory. Curiously, though, that is still less than the pay that Rishabh Pant, the most expensive purchase at the IPL 2025 auction, is fetching.
Rohit Sharma’s side will receive Rs 20 crore ($2.24 million) for winning the Champions Trophy. The subcontinental powerhouses trounced the Kiwis by four wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, making history. In contrast, New Zealand would receive Rs. 9.72 crore ($1.12 million) for placing second in the competition.
The team’s effort in Dubai to bring the cherished title home after 12 years was praised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which is also anticipated to award the Indian players for their trophy-winning run in the event.
