India Wins ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – A Historic Triumph!
India is the champion! Yes, we have won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in what can only be described as a legendary victory. This is the third time that India has won the Champions Trophy, a feat that no other team in the world has achieved—not even Australia.
- India’s triumphs in the Champions Trophy:
- 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka)
- 2013 (under MS Dhoni)
- 2025 (under Rohit Sharma)
This victory in Dubai was expected to be an easy win for India. New Zealand set a target of 251 runs, and with our powerful batting lineup, it seemed like a comfortable chase.
India’s Commanding Performance
- Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, played a blistering knock of 76 runs off 83 balls at a strike rate of 91.
- Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma’s opening partnership gave India a steady start.
- However, Virat Kohli was dismissed for just 1 run, creating a brief moment of tension.
- Shreyas Iyer’s crucial 48 runs and Axar Patel’s 29-run cameo kept the chase on track.
- The finishing touches were provided by KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja, ensuring that India’s lower order remained unexposed.
This was a team effort, ensuring that New Zealand, which had given India some bitter memories in past ICC tournaments, could not spoil our celebration this time. India is the champion once again!
India’s Dominance in Bowling
While the batting lineup shone, India’s bowlers played a critical role in this victory. A special mention must go to Varun Chakravarthy, whom Shikhar Dhawan called a “masterstroke selection”.
- Chakravarthy’s impact:
- Played a crucial role in matches against Australia and Pakistan.
- Proved to be a match-winner for India in pressure situations.
- Deserves a permanent spot in the Indian squad for upcoming tournaments.
India’s bowling depth and strategic selection played a crucial role in securing this title.
Champions Trophy Prize Money and Significance
The Indian team will receive $2.24 million in prize money for winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. While this amount may not match the extravagant earnings of top cricketers, the real victory is in the prestige of winning another ICC trophy.
This win marks a golden era in Indian cricket under Rohit Sharma’s leadership.
- Recent ICC victories:
- T20 World Cup 2024 – Champions
- ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – Champions
- Upcoming goals: ODI World Cup & more
India is now on the verge of becoming the greatest cricket team of this era.
Why Was There an 8-Year Gap in the Champions Trophy?
The last ICC Champions Trophy was held in 2017, and the tournament disappeared for 8 years. Here’s why:
- ICC felt the Champions Trophy was redundant because of the ODI and T20 World Cups.
- Scheduling conflicts with other major tournaments.
- Limited commercial appeal compared to the T20 World Cup.
However, the gap in the cricketing calendar created a need for another ODI tournament, leading to the return of the Champions Trophy in 2025.
India’s Road to Becoming the Greatest Cricketing Nation
With this Champions Trophy victory, India now has 7 ICC titles, ranking second after Australia (10 titles).
- Most ICC Trophies Won by Countries:
- Australia – 10 ICC titles
- India – 7 ICC titles
- West Indies – 5 ICC titles
- Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England – 4 ICC titles each
India is now in a prime position to surpass Australia by winning more ICC events in the next few years.
Strengths of India’s Cricket Team:
✅ Strong bowling lineup
✅ Unmatched batting firepower
✅ A world-class domestic cricket structure
✅ Exposure to top-level competition through IPL
With T20 World Cup 2026 and ODI World Cup 2027 on the horizon, India has a golden opportunity to dominate world cricket like never before.
A Nightmare Tournament for Pakistan
For Pakistan, the 2025 Champions Trophy was a disaster.
- Pakistan was given the hosting rights, but they couldn’t host the final or major matches.
- Lost crucial matches and failed to make a significant impact.
- A complete disaster compared to India’s unbeaten campaign.
India, on the other hand, remained undefeated and proved why we are the best cricketing nation in the world.
Final Thoughts – India’s Cricketing Glory Continues!
This historic win in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 cements India’s place as a powerhouse in world cricket.
✅ Dominant performance throughout the tournament
✅ Strategic selection and exceptional teamwork
✅ Unstoppable batting and brilliant bowling
With Rohit Sharma’s leadership, Virat Kohli’s experience, and the next generation of stars like Shubman Gill, Iyer, and Chakravarthy, India is on track to become the greatest cricket team of this era.
This is just the beginning—more ICC trophies await!
India is the champion, and the celebration has just begun!
Jai Hind!