India emerged victorious in the Champions Trophy, defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets in the final held today in Dubai.
Batting first, New Zealand posted a competitive total of 251/7 in 50 overs. Daryl Mitchell top-scored with 63 runs, while Mitchell Bracewell contributed 53. India’s bowlers kept things tight, with Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav taking two wickets each.
In reply, India successfully chased the target, scoring 254/6 in 49 overs. Captain Rohit Sharma played a match-winning knock of 76 runs, guiding his team to victory.
With this win, India secured their third Champions Trophy title, adding another milestone to their cricketing legacy.