The Indian cricket team has created history by winning another ICC trophy. Under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, India clinched the Champions Trophy 2025, setting a new world record. India has now become the most successful nation in this prestigious tournament, having won it three times.
Sports News: Under Rohit Sharma's leadership, the Indian team achieved another historic victory. Nine months after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies, the team secured their second ICC trophy. In the Champions Trophy 2025 final, held on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets with 6 balls to spare.
This victory holds special significance for the Indian team as it marks their Champions Trophy triumph after a 12-year gap. Their previous win came in 2013 under MS Dhoni's captaincy, defeating England.
New Zealand Presented a Challenging Target
Batting first, New Zealand scored 251 runs for 7 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. While New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and Devon Conway played excellent innings, the Indian bowlers regularly took wickets, preventing the Kiwis from posting a massive score. Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav bowled brilliantly, taking two wickets each.
Indian Batsmen Displayed Their Prowess
Chasing 251, India didn't have the best start, but Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill batted cautiously, steering the team to a b position. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul played crucial innings in the middle order, and Hardik Pandya's quickfire innings in the final stages secured the victory for India.
List of Winners from 1998-2025
1. 1998 - South Africa
The Champions Trophy debuted in 1998, with the chokers, South Africa, emerging victorious. The final between South Africa and the West Indies was held in Dhaka. The West Indies, batting first, were all out for 245. The Proteas chased down the target in 47 overs, winning by 4 wickets. This was South Africa's first ICC trophy.
2. 2000 - New Zealand
In 2000, New Zealand defeated India to lift the trophy. Batting first in Nairobi, India scored 264/6. New Zealand, aided by a century from Chris Cairns, reached the target in 49.4 overs, losing 6 wickets. New Zealand won by 4 wickets.
3. 2002 - Joint Winners
The 2002 Champions Trophy final ended in a joint victory. The final between India and Sri Lanka was held in Colombo. Sri Lanka, batting first, scored 244/5. In reply, India were 14/0 when the match was abandoned. The final was rescheduled for the reserve day.
On the reserve day, Sri Lanka scored 222/7. India were 38/1 when rain stopped further play. Consequently, India and Sri Lanka were declared joint winners.
4. 2004 - West Indies
The West Indies defeated England in the 2004 Champions Trophy final at The Oval. England were all out for 217. The West Indies were also in a precarious position, but Bradshaw and wicket-keeper batsman Brown steered the Caribbean team to victory. The West Indies reached the target in 48 overs, losing 8 wickets.
5. 2006 - Australia
The West Indies reached the 2006 Champions Trophy final, facing Australia. The West Indies crumbled against the Kangaroos, being all out for 138. Australia were given a revised target of 116 in 35 overs. They won by 8 wickets.
6. 2009 - Australia
Australia became the first team in Champions Trophy history to successfully defend their title. In the 2009 final, they faced New Zealand. The Kiwis scored 200/9, which Australia chased down in 45.2 overs, losing 4 wickets.
7. 2013 - India
England hosted the Champions Trophy. The 2013 final was between India and England. Due to rain, India scored 129/7. England managed 124/8 in reply. India won by 5 runs.
8. 2017 - Pakistan
England also hosted the 2017 edition, with the final between India and Pakistan. Similar to Australia's title defense, India had the opportunity to retain their title. Pakistan, with a century from Fakhar Zaman, scored 338/4 batting first. India were all out for 158 in reply. Pakistan won by 180 runs.
9. 2025 - India
The Champions Trophy, under a hybrid model, was hosted by Pakistan. The final between India and New Zealand was held in Dubai. New Zealand, batting first, scored 251 for 7 wickets in 50 overs. India chased down the target in 49 overs, losing 6 wickets. India's third Champions Trophy victory created history, making them the most successful team in the tournament's history.
