IND vs NZ, CT 2025 Final Highlights: India lift record 3rd Champions Trophy title in Dubai

"Certainly is bitter-sweet. Was a glorious final. The individual accolades are great and playing for a team is great. [What makes you such a great ICC player?] Maybe we get to play on a good wicket. I like playing tournament cricket because you are playing for a goal. Very proud of my past. Have so many people to thank. It would have been nice to have the icing on the cake with the trophy but cricket is a cruel game. All members of the squad have a part to play. There isn't an established player or a newbie. We go about our business and play like a team."

Skipper Rohit Sharma, who scored a crucial half-century in India's title win over New Zealand, bags the Player of the Match award.

A stellar half-century by captain Rohit Sharma (76 off 83 balls) fired India to a 4-wicket win over New Zealand to clinch the Champions Trophy title after 12 years at the Dubai International Stadium.

India successfully chased 252 with Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Axar Patel making crucial contributions with the bat.

WICKET! Jamieson dismisses Hardik Pandya for 18 runs.

India need 11 runs in 15 balls

SIX! Pandya show begins now. He smashes the ball over Rachin Ravindra's head. That's a mammoth hit.

India need 26 runs in 29 balls.

SIX! Hardik Pandya hits Rachin Ravindra for a maximum; India inch closer to the target.

India need 26 runs in 29 balls.

That's the end of Mitchell Santner's 10 overs. He ends with figures 10-0-46-2.

OVERS: 10

Maiden: 0

Runs: 46

Wicket: 2 (Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer)

WICKET! Michael Bracewell strikes as Axar Patel departs for 29. A momentary lapse in concentration proves costly for Axar, who chips it in the air and is caught! New Zealand continue to fight back with crucial breakthroughs, and Bracewell delivers yet again with his impressive spell.

INDIA 203/5, need 49 runs in 51 balls vs NEW ZEALAND.

200 comes up for India.

KL Rahul is looking in superb touch. Axar Patel is well-set too. India need 51 runs in 55 balls.

WICKET! Shreyas Iyer falls two runs short of a fifty. It was a slightly short delivery, and Iyer tried to scoop it over the on-side. However, he had to stay low, so he couldn't get enough elevation. The ball went up in the air and landed in front of Rachin at backward square leg. Rachin ran to his left and dived forward to take a good low catch. India need 62 off 60 balls to win

India: 190/4 in 40 overs.

Shreyas Iyer was eager to attack Glenn Phillips. He ran down the pitch but got too close to the ball, making it hard to hit it high. He struck it hard and flat. Kyle Jamieson ran across from long-on and got to the ball, but it slipped out of his hands and fell to the ground.

India: 176/3 in 37 overs

SIX! The ball was slightly outside off stump, allowing Shreyas Iyer to get into position. He played a powerful slog-sweep over long-on, sending the ball deep into the stands for a massive six, measuring 109 meters. India need 69 off 72 balls

India: 176/3 in 37 overs.

After Rohit Sharma's dismissal, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel steadied India's ship in their 252-run chase. India need 86 off 84 balls to win the final. 

India: 166/3 in 36 overs against New Zealand.

WICKET! Rachin Ravindra gets a big wicket of Rohit Sharma (76). Ravindra anticipated it, pulled his length back, and got the ball to turn sharply past the right-hander. Rohit was caught in no man's land, went for a wild swing, missed it entirely, and Latham easily completed the stumping. India need 130 runs off 23 overs to win. 

India: 122/3 in 27 overs.

Speculation surrounds Ravindra Jadeja's potential ODI retirement after a warm hug from Virat Kohli during the Champions Trophy 2025 final.

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WICKET! Double wicket for New Zealand. Kohli was trying to play the ball towards the leg side but missed it and got hit on the pads in front of the stumps. The crowd looks tense as they wait for the UltraEdge replay. It takes some time to load, but finally, it shows no edge. Now, ball-tracking is on the screen—it’s three reds, meaning the ball would have hit the stumps. Kohli is out! It’s a rare failure for him while chasing, and New Zealand feels they are back in the game. India need 144 runs off 180 balls to win. 

India: 108/2 in 20 overs

WICKET! Shubman Gill becomes latest victim to fall to Glenn Phillips stunning catch, dismissed for 31 at 105/1. Phillips showed incredible athleticism! It was a well-flighted delivery on off-stump, and Gill drove it hard towards cover. The ball was racing away, but Phillips reacted quickly, dived to his right, and got a hand to it. As the ball seemed to go past him, he jumped again, stretched out one hand, and pulled off a stunning catch. India need 146 runs off 41 overs to win.

India: 106/1 in 19 overs

India is in complete control at the moment. With a commanding 93-run unbeaten partnership, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have set a strong foundation, putting India firmly in the driver's seat.

INDIA 93/0, need 159 more to win the match

Fifty! Rohit Sharma get his 58th ODI fifty after giving India a fiery start. The first of the tournament, and what a match to achieve it in! He gets there in just 41 balls, raises his bat, and acknowledges the applause. Gill walks over and shakes his hand. A slightly slower delivery at 88.2 km/h outside off, and Rohit gently guides it to sweeper cover. India need 187 runs off 39 overs to win. 

India: 65/0 in 11 overs 

SIX! Rohit Sharma leading from the front. He steps forward to meet a short-pitched delivery, swings his bat cleanly, and makes solid contact, sending the ball 92 meters over long-on for a big six. India need 213 runs off 44 overs to win. 

India: 39/0 in 6 overs (Rohit 28*, Gill 6*)

Six! What a start to India's run-chase by Rohit Sharma. Jamieson bowls a short delivery, and Rohit reacts quickly. He waits for the ball and uses his wrists to guide it behind square leg. India gets their first runs. India need 243 off 294 balls to win. 

India: 9/0 after 1 over (Rohit Sharma 6*, Shubman Gill 0*)

New Zealand posted a total of 251/7 in 50 overs, thanks to fifties by Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53*). India need 252 runs to win the Champions Trophy 2025 final.

WICKET! Virat Kohli fired a fast and accurate throw from the deep to run out Mitchell Santner! It was a slower short ball outside off, and Santner moved across to pull it toward deep mid-wicket. They tried to take two runs to keep Michael Bracewell on strike, but Santner was struggling to make it back. Kohli's sharp throw reached KL Rahul quickly, and he removed the bails to catch Santner well short of his crease.

New Zealand: 239/7 in 49 overs

WICKET! Daryl Mitchell dismissed by Mohammed Shami for 63 at 211/6. A slower ball, full and wide outside off. Mitchell tries to hit it over extra cover but doesn’t connect well. The ball goes high in the air, and Rohit, positioned there, takes a few steps back and catches it easily above his head.

New Zealand: 216/6 in 47 overs against India

Six! Michael Bracewell initially moves forward but quickly adjusts to Mohammed Shami's short ball outside off-stump. He swings across the line and sends it over deep mid-wicket. 

New Zealand: 196/5 after 44 overs against India

Fifty! Daryll Mitchell registers his 8th ODI fifty. A full delivery outside off stump, Mitchell steps forward and drives it to long-off. He needs to stay till the end for New Zealand.

New Zealand: 178/5 after 42 overs against India

WICKET! Varun Chakravarthy ends Glenn Phillips stay at the crease for 34 at 165/5. The bowler delivers a googly, slowing it down and giving it plenty of flight. It's pitched outside off stump and spins back in sharply. Phillips goes for a big cut shot but completely misses it. The ball sneaks through the gap between his bat and pad, beating him all ends up.

New Zealand: 165/5 in 38 overs against India

Dropped! Shubman Gill dropped a catch of Glenn Phillips in the 36th over. Jadeja looked unhappy. It’s a good-length ball on middle stump, and Phillips goes back to pull it flat. Gill is standing in the shadows, moves quickly, and dives to his left. The ball is dipping as it comes to him, and he just manages to get his fingers under it but can't hold on. He's wearing sunglasses, and once he got into position, he would have expected to take the catch. Another missed opportunity for India.

New Zealand: 156/4 in 36 overs vs India

FOUR! Jadeja fires it in, not too short, but Glenn Phillips pulls it beautifully, beating Gill’s sliding effort at deep midwicket.

NEW ZEALAND 143/4 in 32 overs vs INDIA

FOUR! Kuldeep Yadav errs with a short googly outside off, and Glenn Phillips capitalizes, cutting it crisply through covers for a boundary.

NEW ZEALAND 131/4 in 29 overs vs INDIA

SIX! Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips – the right-hander steps out and smashes it straight over the bowler's head. A much-needed boundary for New Zealand after 81 balls. India's spinners have kept the pressure on, but Phillips looks to break free!

WICKET! Ravindra Jadeja strikes as Tom Latham is trapped LBW. The umpire raises his finger, and Jadeja erupts in celebration. Latham reviews, but replays confirm no bat involved, pitching in line, impact in line, and wickets hitting. He departs for 14, ending a 33-run stand. New Zealand in trouble!

NEW ZEALAND 108/4 in 23.2 overs vs INDIA

REVIEW and NOT OUT! Ravindra Jadeja appeals loudly for LBW against Tom Latham, but the umpire remains unmoved. Jadeja urges Rohit Sharma to review, while KL Rahul suggests it's too high. Rohit goes for it—no bat involved, pitching outside off, impact in line, but wickets missing. Decision stays NOT OUT, and India lose a review.

100 comes up for New Zealand in 19.2 overs; Tom Latham 11*, Daryl Mitchell 17*

The partnership between the two batters is 25 runs. New Zealand need a big stand from the duo.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Tom Latham – the left-hander cuts it towards the third-man region. Jadeja sprints, dives, slides, and quickly releases the throw. Latham pushes for a second run—risky but excellent running between the wickets by him and Mitchell.

NEW ZEALAND 97/3 in 18.3 overs vs INDIA

Kuldeep Yadav continues his stellar spell, conceding just 5 runs in his fourth over. He remains boundary-free in his four overs so far, showcasing exceptional control and precision. Brilliant bowling from him!

NEW ZEALAND 90/3 in 17 overs vs INDIA

New Zealand's strong start has unraveled with three quick wickets, handing India the advantage heading into the middle overs. With spin playing a key role, India will look to keep the pressure on. Despite the setbacks, New Zealand's openers have provided a base to build on, making a steady partnership crucial. Meanwhile, India will remain aggressive, knowing that more breakthroughs could tilt the final firmly in their favor.