India celebrated a monumental victory in the ICC Champions Trophy, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in a nail-biting final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The triumph sparked nationwide jubilation, with celebrities joining the chorus of praise.
Actor Sonu Sood said, “Congratulations to Team India for winning the Champions Trophy. We knew it was going to happen because we know that you are the best. Congratulations to each and every player. I salute you from the bottom of my heart. You have won this because you are the real champions, and this is just the beginning of a great year ahead.”
Similarly, actor Kunal Khemu shared his excitement, saying, “I am so happy. I feel like I'm walking on that big ground right now. I was watching it while I was stuck in traffic, and I heard all of you scream, and I said India has won.”
This victory marked India’s third Champions Trophy title, surpassing Australia to become the tournament’s most successful team. Led by captain Rohit Sharma, who scored a match-defining 76, India chased down 252 with six balls to spare. Shreyas Iyer (48), KL Rahul (34*), and Hardik Pandya (18) played crucial roles, while spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy stifled New Zealand’s 251/7, built on half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53). Ravindra Jadeja’s boundary sealed the win, igniting celebrations.
Ending a 12-year wait for an ICC ODI title since 2013, this win—following their 2024 T20 World Cup success—highlighted India’s white-ball dominance. Rohit joined MS Dhoni as a multiple ICC-winning captain, while he and Virat Kohli became the first Indians with four ICC titles. India’s 2025 Champions Trophy triumph is a legacy-defining moment in cricket history.
