Champions Trophy 2025 was full of surprises! Read about India’s incredible journey, Afghanistan’s historic win, and Australia’s record-breaking chase.
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy unfolded as a spectacular showcase of cricketing excellence, marked by intense rivalries, record-breaking performances, and unforgettable moments. Here's a comprehensive recap of the tournament's most significant events:
Group Stage Highlights
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New Zealand's Commanding Start: The tournament kicked off with New Zealand defeating hosts and defending champions Pakistan by 60 runs in Karachi. Centuries from Will Young (107) and Tom Latham (118*) propelled New Zealand to a formidable total, setting the tone for their campaign.
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India's Clinical Performance Against Bangladesh: In Dubai, India's pace spearhead Mohammed Shami dismantled Bangladesh's top order, securing figures of 5-53. Despite a resilient century from Towhid Hridoy (100), Shubman Gill's unbeaten 101 guided India to a six-wicket victory.
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Australia's Record-Breaking Chase Against England: In a high-octane match, England posted a record 351/8, highlighted by Ben Duckett's 165. However, Australia achieved the highest successful run-chase in ICC event history, reaching 356/5, thanks to Josh Inglis's rapid 120* off 86 balls.
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Afghanistan's Historic Win Over England: Ibrahim Zadran's monumental 177 led Afghanistan to a total of 325/7. England's chase fell short by eight runs, marking a significant victory for Afghanistan and an early exit for England.
Semi-Finals
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India's Triumph Over Australia: In Dubai, India showcased their dominance by chasing down Australia's 264 with 11 balls to spare. Virat Kohli's pivotal 84 anchored the innings, propelling India into the final.
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New Zealand's Decisive Win Against South Africa: Centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson powered New Zealand to a total of 361/6. Despite David Miller's valiant 100, South Africa fell short by 50 runs, setting up a thrilling final between India and New Zealand.
The Grand Finale – India Clinches the Champions Trophy 2025!
The much-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 Final took place in Dubai, where India dominated New Zealand to claim their third Champions Trophy title.
India's Innings: Batting first, India posted a formidable 287/6 in 50 overs, with Shubman Gill leading the charge with a match-winning 112 off 118 balls. Rishabh Pant's quick 42 off 28 balls provided the final flourish.
New Zealand's Chase: Chasing 288, New Zealand struggled against India's lethal bowling attack. Jasprit Bumrah (4/29) and Mohammed Siraj (3/35) destroyed the Kiwi batting lineup, restricting them to 219 all out in 47.2 overs. Kane Williamson's 74 was the only major resistance.
Final Result: India won by 68 runs, lifting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a dominant performance.
Conclusion
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be remembered for its thrilling matches, record-breaking feats, and the reaffirmation of India's dominance in world cricket. As teams reflect on their performances, fans worldwide celebrate a tournament that truly embodied the spirit of the game.
๐ Final Score:
India – 287/6 (50 overs) | New Zealand – 219 all out (47.2 overs)
India won by 68 runs & clinched their 3rd Champions Trophy title!
