A tactical breakdown of how India outplayed New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final — key match-ups, strategic moves, and game-changing moments.

India clinched the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final at Dubai International Stadium. Captain Rohit Sharma led with a stellar 76, supported by crucial knocks from Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul.

Rohit Sharma thanked Dubai fans for turning up in large numbers following India's Champions Trophy 2025 title triumph

India has won 23 of 24 matches across three ICC events in three years, securing two titles, cementing its place among the greatest white-ball teams in cricket history.

India clinched a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the final of Champions Trophy 2025 to clinch the marquee ICC event for a record-breaking third time. Chasing 252 against the Blackcaps, India reached home in 49 overs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

India win their third Champions Trophy title as they beat New Zealand by 4 wickets in their clash on Sunday. Ravindra Jadeja hit the winning runs with KL Rahul at the other end. Rohit Sharma led from the front with an explosive knock.

Mitchell Santner's New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at Dubai International Stadium. New Zealand's Matt Henry is out due to a shoulder injury, with Nathan Smith replacing him. India remains unchanged with their winning combination after defeating Australia.

India captain Rohit Sharma reflected on his decision to change his batting approach at the top of the order. He is widely credited with leading by example and helping India play without the fear of failure in high-stakes matches.

India are favorites to win the Champions Trophy against New Zealand on Sunday. The last match can be the most difficult as they found out in the 2023 World Cup.

India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to claim the Champions Trophy, ending a 12-year wait for the prestigious title. This marks India’s second ICC trophy in just nine months, following their T20 World Cup victory.

India captain Rohit Sharma, following the emphatic victory in the Champions Trophy 2025, expressed his gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support throughout the tournament, and called the win "very satisfying".