Sun Mar 09 17:20:00 UTC 2025: ## India Wins Champions Trophy 2025, Avenging 25-Year-Old Loss to New Zealand

**Dubai, UAE:** India has clinched the Champions Trophy 2025, defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets in a thrilling final. This victory marks India’s second consecutive ICC trophy win, following their T20 World Cup triumph in 2024. The win is particularly sweet, as it avenges a 2000 Champions Trophy final loss to New Zealand.

The match saw a strong start from Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, followed by crucial contributions from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul in the middle overs. Ravindra Jadeja hit the winning boundary, sealing a hard-fought victory. New Zealand’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Trent Boult and Tim Southee, kept India under pressure, but ultimately couldn’t prevent the Indian team from chasing down the target.

The match has also generated significant online buzz due to a viral video of a Pakistani cricket fan, Abid Ali, celebrating India’s win by showering money and expressing his joy at India’s victory, stating he would not have been as happy had New Zealand won. Ali had accurately predicted India’s semi-final and final victories.

This Champions Trophy win marks a significant moment for Indian cricket, culminating a remarkable comeback after 12 years without claiming the title. The victory also serves as a sweet redemption for India, erasing the memory of their 2000 final defeat to New Zealand, where a century by Sourav Ganguly proved insufficient to secure the trophy.

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