2025 ICC Champions Trophy

• India clinched the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, defeating New Zealand in the final.
• The tournament was held from February 19 to March 9, 2025, hosted by Pakistan, with some matches in Dubai.
• Third Champions Trophy title for India (previous wins in 2002 (joint) & 2013).

 Final Match Highlights

• India vs. New Zealand final was played on March 9, 2025, in Dubai.
• Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma for his impactful innings.
• Player of the Tournament: Rachin Ravindra for consistent all-round performances.

Significance of the Win

• India wins the Champions Trophy after 12 years (last won in 2013).
• Strengthens India’s position as a top white-ball cricket team.

About ICC Champions Trophy

• Introduced in 1998 as the ICC Knockout Tournament to fund cricket in non-Test nations.
• Success led to hosting by major cricketing nations; from 2009, only the top eight ICC ODI teams participated.