NEW DELHI: India etched their title within the historical past books as soon as once more, clinching their third ICC Champions Trophy title after a composed run chase in opposition to New Zealand within the ultimate on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Chasing 252, the Males in Blue showcased poise and precision, wrapping up the goal in type to cap off an unbeaten marketing campaign.
Who received the Champions Trophy 2025
With this triumph, India have now surpassed Australia within the elite record of multi-time winners, having beforehand received the title in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and 2013 (defeated England within the ultimate).
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The victory additionally marks redemption after their runner-up end in 2017 and provides one other prestigious ICC trophy to their assortment.
This version of the Champions Trophy had its share of drama and upsets, significantly for the host nation Pakistan, who endured a forgettable match.
Losses to each New Zealand and India within the group stage, adopted by New Zealand’s win over Bangladesh, meant Pakistan have been eradicated earlier than the knockouts, turning into the third host nation — after India (2006) and South Africa (2009) — to crash out within the group stage.
Listing of Champions Trophy winners over time:
- 1998 – South Africa (defeated West Indies) – hosted by Bangladesh
- 2000 – New Zealand (defeated India) – hosted by Kenya
- 2002 – India & Sri Lanka (Joint Winners) – ultimate washed out – hosted by Sri Lanka
- 2004 – West Indies (defeated England) – hosted by England
- 2006 – Australia (defeated West Indies) – hosted by India
- 2009 – Australia (defeated New Zealand) – hosted by South Africa
- 2013 – India (defeated England) – hosted by England & Wales
- 2017 – Pakistan (defeated India) – hosted by England & Wales
- 2025 – India (defeated New Zealand) – hosted by Pakistan (India’s matches held in Dubai)
India’s 2025 win not solely provides one other feather to their glittering ICC cap but additionally underscores their dominance in white-ball cricket.
With this title, they affirm their standing as a powerhouse throughout codecs and finish the Champions Trophy on an ideal observe.
