India Wins 2025 Champions Trophy, Nation Celebrates Historic Victory

NEWS CHARIOT:-In a historic moment for Indian cricket,Team india emerged victorious in the 2025 champion Trophy,defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final.under the leadership of Rohith sharma,india secured their third champions Trophy title,main them the first team to achieve this feat.The victory marked another glorious chapter,solidifying their dominance on the world stage.

India successfully chased down New Zealand’s 252-run target with six balls to spare. Rohit Sharma led from the front, scoring a crucial 76 off 83 balls, setting a solid platform for the chase. Shreyas Iyer (48), KL Rahul (34), Axar Patel (29), and Hardik Pandya (18)* played significant roles in ensuring India’s victory. The composed batting performance ensured that India clinched the trophy in style.

After the final, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised India’s performance and accepted that they were the better team on the day.

“It was a great tournament. We grew as a team and played good cricket. But today, we were outplayed by a stronger side,” said Santner.

He also acknowledged the impact of India’s spin attack, led by Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy, stating:
“After the powerplay, we lost two key wickets, and their spinners built immense pressure. They are world-class bowlers.“

Santner further praised Glenn Phillips for his spectacular catch that dismissed Shubman Gill, calling him one of the best fielders in the game.

With this win, Rohit Sharma joined the elite list of India’s most successful captains, becoming the second Indian skipper after MS Dhoni to win two ICC trophies within a year.MS Dhoni won the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy.Rohit Sharma now has the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy to his name.

This victory was particularly special for India, as it avenged their loss to New Zealand in the 2000 Champions Trophy final. Exactly 25 years later, India turned the tables on their rivals, making the win even more memorable.

As soon as India lifted the trophy, fans across the country erupted in celebrations. Streets were filled with joyous supporters, fireworks lit up the night sky, and social media was flooded with congratulatory messages.

With this triumph, Team India reaffirmed their position as a cricketing powerhouse. The 2025 Champions Trophy victory will be etched in history, serving as a testament to India’s growing legacy in world cricket.