Rohit Sharma’s Crew India Win Third Champions Trophy Title, Beat NZ By 4 Wickets
Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the entrance with a wonderful half-century as a resolute India held their nerve to win an unprecedented third Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand within the ultimate right here on Sunday.
Rohit Sharma gained the Man of the Match, whereas the New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra gained the Man of the Match award for his fixed performances with the bat all through the match.
Bowling first after Rohit misplaced his twelfth straight toss, India’s spinners restricted New Zealand to 251 for seven within the allotted 50 overs, with Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/45) making important contributions with the ball.
India accomplished the chase of 252 with six balls to spare after Rohit (76 off 83 balls) and Shreyas Iyer (48 off 62 balls) shone with the bat. For New Zealand, Daryl Mitchell (63 off 101 balls), Michael Bracewell (53 not out off 40 balls), and Rachin Ravindra (37 off 29 balls) have been the principle contributors with the willow.
One Crew
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The Rohit Sharma-led #TeamIndia are ICC #ChampionsTrophy 2025
Take A Bow! #INDvNZ | #Remaining | ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/ey2llSOYdG
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Whereas chasing, India confronted some anxious moments once they misplaced two wickets after being effectively paced at 183 for 3 after 38 years, however KL Rahul (34 not out off 33 balls) confirmed nice composure to see his group via after Hardik Pandya’s breezy 18-run knock. India gained the trophy with out shedding a match, reflecting their dominance. India’s earlier title triumphs within the match got here in 2002 and 2013. No different group has gained the occasion thrice.
Temporary scores:
New Zealand: 251/7 in 50 overs (Daryl Mitchell 63, Michael Bracewell 53 not out, Rachin Ravindra 37; Kuldeep Yadav 2/40, Varun Chakaravarthy 2/45.
India: 254/6 in 49 overs (Rohit Sharma 76, Shreyas Iyer 48; Mitchell Santner 2/46, Michael Bracewell 2/28).
