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IND vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India Lifts The Champions Trophy, Beats New Zealand By 4 wickets
In a thrilling finale, India chased down a target of 252 runs to claim the Champions trophy. Ravindra Jadeja was given the match-winning golden shot when he struck a four to chase down 252 runs to clinch the Champions trophy for India in a breathtaking climax at Dubai. The moment Jadeja’s hit sped to the boundary, his teammates poured onto the field in joyous celebrations, marking the victorious culmination of a fight against New Zealand.
Under the bright lights of Dubai, the final was played in a tense chase, where, despite all odds against it, India showed great mental steel as well as determination. They were as ecstatic at the victory as their expectant audience was throughout the match.
#jadeja finishing off in style 🔥 #india #ChampionsTrophy2025 winners 💥 🏆 #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/BWsGGP8lNd
— Rahul Ramzy (@Rahul07pr) March 9, 2025
This title adds shine to India’s cricketing legacy. The chemistry of the team is strong, shows resilience, and remains in high spirits. Jadeja’s match-winning act capped a brilliant tournament and made him one of the greatest all-rounders of India in history.
The journey to glory
India’s journey to the finals was spectacular. The group stages produced a series of complete routs, followed by a stunning semi-final win, all of which showed that the Indian contingent was more than alive to the final act. With this shootout, New Zealand was going to promise a big competition, and indeed it delivered.
Despite the pressure, India kept their focus, and Jadeja, who had been playing a pivotal role with both bat and ball throughout the tournament, showed his class when it mattered most. His composure in the final moments of the game was a testament to his experience and maturity as a player.
While the Indian team revels in the victory, this will also remind them of all their strides towards becoming the greatest in the ICC Champions Trophy legacy. Indeed, this moment will go down in history as one of the many memories of the Indian cricket fan around the globe.
