In a moment that will be etched in the memories of cricket fans worldwide, Indian cricketing superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma celebrated India’s thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final with an impromptu ‘Dandiya’ dance on the field. The match, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, marked India’s third Champions Trophy title, solidifying their dominance in white-ball cricket.
Summary of the match
India’s journey to victory was not without its challenges. New Zealand, led by Daryl Mitchell (63 off 101) and Michael Bracewell (53 not out off 40), posted a competitive total of 251/7. However, India’s spin trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja restricted the Black Caps, setting the stage for a tense chase. Rohit, who was awarded the Man of the Match, led from the front with a fluent 76 off 83 balls, providing a solid foundation alongside Shubman Gill with a 105-run opening stand.
Despite early setbacks, including Kohli’s dismissal for just one run, India’s middle order steadied the innings. Shreyas Iyer (48 off 63) and Axar Patel (29 off 40) were pivotal in keeping India on track with their pivotal knocks. The 34-run unbeaten of KL Rahul proved decisive in the end as he guided India to 254/6 in 49 overs. The winning runs were struck by Jadeja, triggering jubilant celebrations across the stadium.
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The celebratory dance moves of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
As the final boundary was hit, Kohli and Sharma rushed onto the field, embracing each other before breaking into an impromptu ‘Dandiya’ dance. Using the match stumps as makeshift sticks, they twirled and spun, recreating the vibrant Gujarati folk dance. This playful celebration not only symbolized India’s historic win but also highlighted the camaraderie and joy within the team.
Here’s the video:
“It’s been amazing, we wanted to bounce back after a tough Australian tour, and wanted to win a big tournament, so to win the Champions Trophy is amazing,” Kohli said post-match, reflecting on the team’s resilience and determination.
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