India etched their name into cricket history once again, securing the Champions Trophy 2025 title with a hard-fought four-wicket victory over New Zealand in a thrilling final at the Dubai International Stadium. Chasing a challenging 252, India’s triumph, sealed with six balls to spare, marked their third win in the tournament’s storied legacy—following successes in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and 2013—and capped an unbeaten campaign that reaffirmed their supremacy in the 50-over format.
Rohit Sharma stars in India’s super win
The night began with New Zealand putting up a competitive 251/8 in their 50 overs. On a pitch offering subtle assistance to bowlers, the Kiwi batters, led by a gritty middle-order effort from Daryl Mitchell, set a target that promised a contest. India’s bowling attack featuring Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy kept the runs in check. The total, though not towering, loomed large under the pressure of a final.
India’s chase started brilliantly, thanks to Rohit Sharma’s heroics. The Indian captain, leading from the front, smashed a sensational knock of 76 runs from 83 balls, with the help of 7 fours and 3 sixes. His knock played a vital part in India’s successful chase.
Though the game did hang in the balance when New Zealand bagged three wickets, but Shreyas Iyer stepped up with a composed 48 off 52 balls. His innings, laced with elegant drives and calculated aggression, steadied the ship and forged key partnerships. India eventually crossed the finish line in the 49th over, sparking scenes of jubilation across the stadium and beyond.
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Celebrities erupt in joy after India’s iconic win
The film industry also joined in celebrating this remarkable victory. From Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan to South cinema superstar Allu Arjun, many stars rejoiced in India’s triumph. Several other celebrities extended their congratulations to the Indian team for winning the Champions Trophy.
Here is how celebrities reacted:
Congratulations to Team India on a well-deserved and dominant Champions Trophy victory! Going undefeated all the way is no small feat.
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) March 9, 2025
Heartiest congratulations to our Men in Blue on winning the #ChampionsTrophy2025 🇮🇳
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) March 9, 2025
Overwhelmed, ecstatic, and proud of this brilliant team! Champions and we’ve earned it 🇮🇳❤️❤️ Proud of the way we fought in each game, and our relentless fighting spirit! Congratulations to everyone, we’ll cherish this 🤙🏆 pic.twitter.com/wEXgzIk9Y2
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) March 9, 2025
T 5311 – The Championship Victory – calm collected and well planned .. no histrionics, no nerves ..
Just a SUPERIOR performance .. !!
INDIA 🇮🇳— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) March 9, 2025
This one’s for you, India 🏆 pic.twitter.com/WylKLRk3mG
— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) March 9, 2025
CHAMPIONS 🇮🇳🏆
What a moment! The wait is finally over!
Each and every member of the team contributed, gave it their all, throughout the tournament and nobody deserves this more! So proud of the boys 🫡
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/iN2RjEVB8j— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) March 9, 2025
Congratulations captain @ImRo45 and to team 🇮🇳 on the brilliant win!
Big ups to 🇳🇿 on a tough fight 💪— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) March 9, 2025
Congratulations team India 🇮🇳 @ImRo45 @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/0bbQ0W0SzK
— Mohammad Nabi (@MohammadNabi007) March 9, 2025
Celebrating India’s win with @hardikpandya7 and the crowd … historic moment pic.twitter.com/8XOjM2TteU
— Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) March 9, 2025
Overwhelmed with pride! Huge congrats to Team India for clinching the Champions Trophy…true champs! 🇮🇳 #TeamIndia
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) March 9, 2025
Congratulations to team
India 🇮🇳 on winning
champions trophy 2025 with a dominant performance @BCCI pic.twitter.com/o8x06hwBSy— Rahmanullah Gurbaz (@RGurbaz_21) March 9, 2025
Oye hoye! 25 saal ka intezaar khatam! Aaj Rohit ki sheron ne New Zealand se Champions Trophy 2000 ka hisaab barabar kiya! Doston, yeh trophy toh humara haq tha, aur Team India ne na sirf trophy jeeti, balki Bharat ke logon ka dil bhi jeet liya. Rohit Sharma ne hamesha ki tarah… pic.twitter.com/mAJqRCEyQa
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) March 9, 2025
The best team of the tournament has won the Champions Trophy. That too without dropping a single match!! #India #championstrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/KUytSNyQi7
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 9, 2025
What a match! Congratulations to our champions on bringing home the win! 🇮🇳#ChampionsTrophy2025 #TeamIndia #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/bMSraa9tDK
— Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) March 9, 2025
What a thrilling, nail-biting match that was! Huge congratulations to Team India on this phenomenal victory
The Men in Blue have claimed their 3rd dominant #ChampionsTrophy2025! 🇮🇳 The teamwork and spirit on display were incredible. The Captain @ImRo45 leads India to glory
Jai… pic.twitter.com/1cFrgN3zGM
— Sai Dharam Tej (@IamSaiDharamTej) March 9, 2025
What a wonderful tournament we’ve had. And by going unbeaten once again, India have shown that they are by some distance the premier white ball team in the world. 23 wins out of 24 results is astonishing
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 9, 2025
Just landed in Mumbai. Was a suspenseful flight. Still in the flight Just got to know that my INDIA has won the #ChampionsTrophy2025 ! हर हर महादेव। भारत माता की जय। We are the WORLD! Jai Ho! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️ #IndianCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/DoTTvbXwy9
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) March 9, 2025
It was a privilege in my role as @ICC Chair to award Rohit Sharma the 2025 #ChampionsTrophy. His inspiring leadership and game-high 76 were critical in India’s win over a gallant New Zealand in the Final. pic.twitter.com/8lClDBJwVU
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) March 9, 2025
Champions 🫡😍
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 9, 2025
Congratulations to Team India on a remarkable tournament—top-class cricket from start to finish! Champions of #CT2025! pic.twitter.com/a1zqqcK41x
— Ibrahim Zadran (@IZadran18) March 9, 2025
Let’s be honest India are the best team in the world in white ball cricket by a decent margin .. Throughly deserved to Win .. T20 holders/Champions trophy holders .. Now down to rest to try and catch up .. #India
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 9, 2025
🙌 What a performance — Maza aa gaya! 👏 #ChampionsTrophy #IndianCricketTeam #India🇮🇳 https://t.co/BGViMs1qvy
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) March 9, 2025
As India clinches #ChampionsTrophy2025, dreams of 1.4 billion Indians came true.
With bat, @ImRo45 led the chase with @ShreyasIyer15 . Varun Chakravarthy & @imkuldeep18 spun their magic by claiming crucial wickets. Collective efforts of #TeamIndia sealed the win. @BCCI pic.twitter.com/IOgezzjSzZ— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) March 9, 2025
What a win! Team India, you’ve made us all so proud. Champions forever! 🇮🇳💙#ChampionsTrophy #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/UYpWAJ0AKl
— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) March 9, 2025
The trophy is coming home! A masterclass of skill, grit, and passion by Team India. On top of the world! 🇮🇳🙌
— Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) March 9, 2025
Hail to the Champions!
Team India has filled over a billion Indian hearts with joy and pride. A stunning display of skill and sporting excellence. 🇮🇳#ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/slIK677qSc
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) March 10, 2025
Dictionary definitions of the word ‘Champion.’
—noun
1. a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place2. a Fighter or Warrior.
The first definition is factual & logical
The second is the essence of being a… pic.twitter.com/Y7RBds0NVV
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) March 9, 2025
🇮🇳 🏆 pic.twitter.com/piD82PFFIp
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) March 9, 2025
Champions Trophy comes home again! This victory is for every Indian who believed in us. Congratulations Boys!😍
Proud of you guys to bring the trophy home for India. Every cheer, every prayer—this win is for you all. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳❤️#teamindia pic.twitter.com/bA1jefY2hb— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) March 9, 2025
What a game and what a final! The Champions Trophy comes home 🏆 Outstanding captaincy by hitman @ImRo45 who led from the front all thru the tournament – he is blessed with the Midas touch ✨ when it comes to ICC white ball tournaments! Successful games for @ShreyasIyer15…
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) March 9, 2025
Team India does it again, Champions 2025! 🏆 The champions bring it home once again #TeamIndia @ICC pic.twitter.com/eXSVrDj0JN
— DK (@DineshKarthik) March 9, 2025
A match for the history books and a victory to remember🔥🔥🔥
Congratulations #TeamIndia on lifting the #ChampionsTrophy2025 and bringing the cup back home🇮🇳
Jai Hind.
— Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) March 9, 2025
Proud and Overjoyed !! 👏👏👏
Congratulations Team India!!
India – The Champions!!!Jai Hind !! 🇮🇳 #ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/lxDIzPHGaA
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) March 9, 2025
CHAMPIONS ONCE AGAIN!
What a stellar show by Team India—grit, skill & pure passion! A complete team effort… Every player stepped up when it mattered. Take a bow, champs! Bleed Blue Forever pic.twitter.com/tDla1z8UGa— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) March 9, 2025
🇮🇳 INDIA’S WISH !!!! Rahul’s COMMAND …… pic.twitter.com/SbllRkbUgP
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) March 9, 2025
Champions Trophy is ours! An unforgettable performance by our boys in blue! Time to celebrate this well-earned victory. The nation is proud of you!#ChampionsTrophy2025 #Final #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/kH1XP5i3WB
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) March 9, 2025
Congratulations to Team India on a thunderous victory and consecutive ICC trophy wins. Dominated throughout the tournament!! Well played, champions! 🇮🇳💙 pic.twitter.com/TTO72QANLi
— Venkatesh Daggubati (@VenkyMama) March 9, 2025
Congrats to Rohit & boys.
GG must be a relieved man too. @BCCI pic.twitter.com/R1jVJ38BSB— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) March 9, 2025
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