Mon Mar 10 16:50:00 UTC 2025: ## India Wins ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025
**Dubai, UAE** – India clinched the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in a thrilling final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Chasing 252, India reached the target with six balls to spare, securing their third Champions Trophy title (previously winning in 2002 and 2013).
Rohit Sharma led the charge for India, scoring 76 runs before being dismissed. However, crucial contributions from Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja ensured a comfortable victory. New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell top-scored with 63 runs. Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav were India’s leading wicket-takers, each claiming two wickets.
The victory earned India a $2.24 million prize, significantly less than the IPL salaries of some Indian players like Shreyas Iyer (INR 26.75 crore), Venkatesh Iyer (INR 23.75 crore), and Rishabh Pant (INR 27 crore). New Zealand received $1.12 million as runners-up. The total prize pool for the 2025 Champions Trophy was $6.9 million, a 53% increase from the 2017 edition. Prize money also went to the semi-finalists and other teams.
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