India’s dominance over cricket achieved new heights as they became their record-third ICC Champions Trophy title winners on March 9, 2025, when they outperformed New Zealand in a nail-biting final. The match was played at the historic Dubai International Cricket Stadium and served as proof of India’s white-ball dominance and also sealed their status as one of the all-time great sides in ICC tournaments.
India’s journey to the final was nothing less than dramatic. They played the whole tournament without a loss, showing great team effort and endurance. New Zealand decided to bat first in the final when they won the toss and pursued 252 runs. India’s spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy restricted the Blackcaps to 251/7 in 50 overs. New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell and Daryl Mitchell scored the most with 63 and 53 runs, respectively.
India’s chase was in good spirits, thanks to skipper Rohit Sharma’s adrenaline-infused 76-run knock from 83 deliveries. Though they lost two wickets in the middle overs, Shreyas Iyer’s (48 runs) and KL Rahul’s (34 not out) timely rescue act saw India win with six balls remaining. Ravindra Jadeja’s composed finish got India over the line to place Indian cricket enthusiasts around the world in a celebration mode.
India defeated their third ICC Champions Trophy, and they are the most successful team in the tournament’s history. India had previously won the trophy in 2002 (tied with Sri Lanka) and in 2013 (defeating England in the final). India took over from Australia, who were twice former champions in 2006 and 2009.
The Champions Trophy has never been less than a greatly sought-after fixture on the cricket calendar, and India’s continued success has made them a force to be feared. Their pressure-easing performance and flexibility under varied conditions have been the key to their success.
The following is the entire ICC Champions Trophy winners list from 1998 to 2025:
India currently stands at the top in terms of the number of ICC Champions Trophy titles won, with three titles to their name. This is a testament to their dominance within the competition and capacity to perform under pressure. Two titles from Australia and one from New Zealand in 2000 are a testament to how challenging the Champions Trophy has been since its inception, but India’s consistency cannot be matched.
India’s three ICC Champions Trophy titles in 2002, 2013, and 2025 reflect their cricketing past and their capability to play in multi-nation tournaments. All three titles have been distinct in nature, from the rain-affected final in 2002 to the last-over victory in 2013 and the surgical chase in 2025. These victories have solidified India’s status as one of the all-time great cricketing teams.
The Indian victory at 2025 Champions Trophy is evidence of the squad depth and grasp of their squad. With all their experienced men such as Rohit Sharma on top of it coupled with fresh faces in form of Shubman Gill, India will be ready to corner world cricket shortly or in next few years. The victory will also be a confidence booster before the ICC tournaments in the future, as India look to contribute to their colossal trophy haul.
Lastly, India’s third ICC Champions Trophy win is a national phenomenon and a victory in all its glory of their cricketing prowess. As much as the crowd revels in the splendor of this record-breaking win, the team’s design will surely be to continue their winning run and inspire generations of cricketers yet to come.
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