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.
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.
#WATCH | Indian Cricket fans celebrate India's third #iccchampionstrophy title outside the Dubai International Stadium, where India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets today pic.twitter.com/fgDjdNBqiu
— ANI (@ANI) March 9, 2025
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.
#WATCH | Streets of Nagpur echo with celebrations as India beats New Zealand to clinch #ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/t3wt0aHvtb
— ANI (@ANI) March 9, 2025
🏆 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.”
#WATCH | Delhi: Fans celebrate as team India lifted the #iccchampionstrophy2025 beating New Zealand.
— ANI (@ANI) March 9, 2025
(Visuals from India Gate) pic.twitter.com/TfSWyN8voc
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:
VIDEO | IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Cricket fans celebrate India's win against New Zealand. Visuals from Dehradun.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 9, 2025
(Full video available on PTI Videos- https://t.co/dv5TRAShcC)#ICCChampionsTrophy #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/bNa0Xdkfe5
Congratulations Team India..!!
— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) March 9, 2025
What a spectacular victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ! The thrilling final against New Zealand has left us all in immense joy as India emerged victorious,filling millions of hearts across the nation with pride. The Indian cricket team has… pic.twitter.com/KJ8q2u0NDw
🇮🇳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, 2025What a fantastic victory and superb performance by the Indian cricket team!
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) March 9, 2025
Team India has scripted history by defeating New Zealand at the Champions Trophy final match.
India is elated by this victory.
Congratulations to the entire team for spectacular display of cricketing… pic.twitter.com/CYP8FjPD7E
🏆 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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