India Creates History: Rohit Sharma Leads From the Front as India Clinches Third Champions Trophy Title.
. winning celebration of Team IndiaIn a thrilling final match at Dubai, Team India once again proved why they are the giants of world cricket, clinching their record third ICC Champions Trophy title by defeating New Zealand by four wickets. The Men in Blue, led by their charismatic skipper Rohit Sharma, showcased remarkable grit and dominance, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament and making the entire nation proud. By their efforts , they give an oppportunity to every Indian to feel joy from Heart🥰.
Chasing a target of 252, Rohit Sharma set the tone early with an outstanding 76-run knock, displaying his trademark aggressive intent. With the crowd cheering loudly and the Indian flags flying high, Rohit smashed boundaries at will, especially taking on Nathan Smith, hitting a six and two fours in a single over. His brilliant half-century came off just 41 balls, giving India the perfect platform in the final.
However, the Kiwis, known for their fighting spirit, clawed back into the game as Glenn Phillips pulled off a stunning diving catch to dismiss Shubman Gill (31) off Mitchell Santner's delivery. Moments later, Virat Kohli fell cheaply for just one run, trapped LBW by Michael Bracewell, shifting the momentum briefly in New Zealand's favor.
Rohit, who looked destined to take India over the line, was stumped by Tom Latham off Rachin Ravindra, leaving the team at 122/3 after a strong 105-run opening stand. The pressure started mounting, but the calm-headed Shreyas Iyer (48) and KL Rahul (34)* steadied the innings with mature gameplay.
The game took another twist when Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya departed in quick succession, making the chase look tricky. However, KL Rahul, showcasing his experience and cool temperament, held his ground till the end, ensuring that the team crossed the finish line with six balls to spare. Ravindra Jadeja, the rockstar of Indian cricket, smashed the winning boundary, sending the crowd into a frenzy and triggering wild celebrations among fans worldwide.
The brilliance of India's spin bowling was another major factor in their dominance throughout the tournament. The spin duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav picked up two wickets each, restricting New Zealand to 251/7 despite a fighting 63 from Daryl Mitchell and a late blitz from Michael Bracewell (53 off 40 balls)*. Missing their key pacer Matt Henry due to a shoulder injury, New Zealand found it tough to contain India's batting powerhouse.
India’s decision to play with four specialist spinners in their last three matches turned out to be a masterstroke, as the slow, turning pitch in Dubai perfectly suited their game plan. This strategic move made it extremely challenging for the Black Caps to accelerate in the middle overs.
This historic win also made India the most successful team in ICC Champions Trophy history, having previously won the title in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and 2013 (under MS Dhoni’s captaincy). With three titles, India has now surpassed Australia's two titles, further stamping their dominance in world cricket.
The joy and pride among 1.4 billion Indians were unmatchable as Rohit Sharma lifted the prestigious Champions Trophy, with the entire team celebrating with pride and passion. The moment was even more special as India achieved this feat without losing a single match throughout the tournament, proving why they are the best ODI team in the world.
This victory will forever be etched in the hearts of Indian cricket fans, reminding everyone that when it comes to global tournaments, Team India stands tall, unshakable, and unstoppable. The dream run, the thrilling final, and the unbreakable spirit of the team have once again put India on top of world cricket.
Champions once, champions again — but now, the greatest Champions Trophy team ever! Jai Hind!