India clinch third Champions Trophy title with four-wicket win over New Zealand
India had previously won the trophy in 2002 and 2013, and this victory came in their fifth final appearance.
India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy final on 9 March at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, securing their third title and maintaining an unbeaten run throughout the tournament.
Chasing a target of 252, India reached 253 for 6 in 49 overs, with captain Rohit Sharma leading the charge with a composed 76 off 83 deliveries. Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Axar Patel provided valuable support to ensure India's comfortable victory.
New Zealand, batting first after winning the toss, posted 251 for 7. Daryl Mitchell top-scored with a measured 63 off 101 balls, while Michael Bracewell's unbeaten 53 off 40 deliveries added late momentum. Rachin Ravindra (37 off 29) and Glenn Phillips (33 off 43) also contributed, but the total proved insufficient against a clinical Indian side.
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India's triumph in Dubai marked their third Champions Trophy win, breaking a tie with Australia for the most titles in the tournament's history. India had previously won the trophy in 2002 and 2013, and this victory came in their fifth final appearance.
The win also extended New Zealand's run of misfortune in ICC event finals, with this loss marking their third defeat in such matches in six years, including two World Cup finals.
