India clinched the Champions Trophy with a four-wicket victory against New Zealand, led by Rohit Sharma’s 76 runs. This win marks India’s third title in this tournament, further establishing their dominance in recent ICC competitions. All matches were played in Dubai due to security concerns preventing travel to Pakistan.
In a thrilling Champions Trophy final held on Sunday, India triumphed over New Zealand by four wickets. The Indian team’s successful chase was spearheaded by Rohit Sharma, who scored 76 runs off 83 balls, supported by Lokesh Rahul’s unbeaten contribution of 34, culminating in a total of 254-6 in just 49 overs. This victory marks India’s third Champions Trophy title.
Sharma set a swift pace for India, recording seven fours and three sixes during his innings. Crucially, Hardik Pandya chimed in with 18 runs, adding 38 runs off 36 balls for the sixth wicket in tandem with Rahul. Notably, India now boasts an impressive record of 23 wins in their last 24 matches across the three most recent men’s ICC events, with their only defeat occurring against Australia in the 2023 Cricket World Cup final.
India’s previous Champions Trophy victories included wins in 2013, and since then, they finished as runners-up to Pakistan in 2017. Furthermore, the team shared a trophy with Sri Lanka in the interrupted 2002 final. As for New Zealand, they previously secured the Champions Trophy in 2000, marking the only limited-overs ICC trophy in their history, which they claimed after defeating India in the final held in Nairobi.
All of India’s competition took place in Dubai due to security concerns, which inhibited the Indian government’s ability to permit the team to travel to Pakistan, the official host. The celebrations for India’s splendid victory reflect their formidable prowess in the competitive arena of international cricket.
India’s recent victory in the Champions Trophy final reinforces their dominance in international cricket, showcasing a successful batting performance led by Rohit Sharma. This win adds to India’s impressive record in ICC events, highlighting the team’s resilience and skill. Meanwhile, New Zealand remains hopeful for future tournaments as they seek to expand their limited-overs accolades.
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