🏆 Celebrations Erupt as India Clinches Champions Trophy 2025 in Thrilling Final Against New Zealand! 🎉

Rohit Sharma Leads From the Front as India Lifts the Trophy Amid Grand Celebrations in Dubai

Dubai: In a historic night for Indian cricket, Team India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in a nerve-wracking final to claim the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium. Chasing 252, India held their nerve as KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja sealed the deal with a composed partnership in the final overs.

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The match saw Rohit Sharma leading from the front with a stellar 76 off 83 balls, while Shreyas Iyer (48), Axar Patel (29), and KL Rahul (34)* provided crucial contributions. India finished at 254/6 in 49 overs, winning their third Champions Trophy title after previous triumphs in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and 2013.

🎉 SCENES OF CELEBRATION IN DUBAI

As Ravindra Jadeja struck the winning runs, fireworks lit up the Dubai sky, and Indian fans erupted in jubilation. The players sprinted onto the field, hugging each other as Rohit Sharma lifted his bat in triumph. The dressing room was a scene of wild celebrations, with players dancing and embracing each other.

The Indian team took a victory lap with the national flag, while Virat Kohli, who had an off day with the bat, lifted Rohit Sharma onto his shoulders, recreating the famous 2011 World Cup moment with MS Dhoni. The Bharat Army in the stands chanted ‘Jeetega Bhai Jeetega, India Jeetega’ as emotions ran high.

🏆 PRESENTATION CEREMONY & PLAYER REACTIONS

Captain Rohit Sharma, receiving the trophy from ICC officials, dedicated the win to “every Indian fan who stood by us”. He said,
“This is a special moment for all of us. We have worked hard for this, and I’m proud of the way the boys fought. This win is for our fans, who have supported us through thick and thin.”

TOP PERFORMERS IN THE FINAL

• Rohit Sharma – 76 (83) 🏏
• Shreyas Iyer – 48 (62)
• KL Rahul – 34* (33)
• Kuldeep Yadav – 2/40
• Varun Chakravarthy – 2/45

🔥 SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS WITH CONGRATULATIONS

As soon as India sealed the win, Twitter and Instagram exploded with celebrations. Celebrities, former cricketers, and fans poured in their messages:

https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh/status/1898770887958204486?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw 🇮🇳I join the nation in celebrating the wonderful victory of our Men in Blue! Team India has once again made us proud with their stellar performance, defeating New Zealand to lift the ICC Champions Trophy. Congratulations to the team for their hard work, dedication, and… pic.twitter.com/Tw8ebgA6DS— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) March 9, 2025

🏆 INDIA’S CHAMPIONS TROPHY JOURNEY 2025

• Group Stage: Defeated Pakistan, South Africa, and Bangladesh
• Semifinal: Defeated England
• Final: Defeated New Zealand

India’s dominant run in the tournament proves their stature as one of the greatest ODI teams of this era. The Champions Trophy 2025 victory adds another feather to India’s rich cricketing legacy.

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