India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit, Rahul shine as IND clinch title after tense chase
- India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets to win the 2025 Champions Trophy.
India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India are the champions! The crowd erupts in jubilation as Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul bask in the glory of a stunning victory. Jadeja smashed the winning runs for India with a four, and raises his arm in celebration. Fireworks light up the sky as the Indian players rush onto the field to celebrate their heroes. ...Read More
Ravindra Jadeja has come out to join KL Rahul, with India needing 11 to win with four wickets left after Hardik Pandya was out caught and bowled for 18. KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya had the opportunity to become heroes as India enter the final five overs of the match. Rahul is growing in confidence, while Hardik took the pressure off India with a six off Rachin Ravindra.
This match is far from over, folks. New Zealand, who continue to chip away with wickets, have picked up another one, with Axar Patel holing out for 29. Sunil Gavaskar is not impressed, criticising him on air. With that, India lose their fifth wicket as this classic enters the final 10 overs. All eyes on KL Rahul and new man in Hardik Pandya.
OUT! New Zealand are still in this. Everytime there seems to be a drinks interval, some Kiwi magic unfolds. Another one brings another wicket for New Zealand, and it's of the well-set Shreyas Iyer, who misses his half-century by just two runs. Is there one final plot twist? Or more? India still need a few with the final 10 overs approaching, this one has all the makings of a humdinger.
Incredible moment! In what could very well be the game-changing moment of the final, Kyle Jamieson dropped Shreyas Iyer the ball after he smashed Glenn Phillips for a six. Meanwhile, a much-needed stand for India ensues as Shreyas and Axar Patel bring up their fifty-run partnership to calm some nerves.
The tension in the air can be felt as New Zealand apply the squeeze on India's scoring rate. But Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel are settling in playing the singles game and the occasional breakout shot. Too many dot balls a few overs ago tempted Rohit Sharma to go for the glory stroke, but unfortunately for him and India, the skipper couldn't put bat to ball and was out stumped. The crowd has gone eerily silent at the Dubai International Stadium as Axar Patel joined Shreyas Iyer.
India brought up their 100 in just the 17th over without losing a single wicket. On the day of the final, the captain raised his hand and declared, 'I am going to win this.' Rohit Sharma has blasted a 41-ball half-century to give India a rollicking start. His partner, Gill, though, was given a lifeline when he was dropped at mid-wicket. Not too long ago, a third six from the captain brought up India's fastest fifty of the 2025 Champions Trophy. Rohit is doing Rohit things. Beginning the Indian innings with a flurry of boundaries and sixes as the Men in Blue are off to an absolute flyer in their chase of 252.
New Zealand finished on 251/7 in 50 overs against India, majorly due to a crucial half-century from Michael Bracewell after Daryl Mitchell's half-century played its part. Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav were India's best bowlers on show, picking up two wickets each, and while Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel didn't have too many wickets to show for their effort, their combined squeeze helped restrict New Zealand from getting to a much more threatening total.
While runs were tough for New Zealand to come by, Bracewell's allowed them to breach the 250-run mark. Mitchell Santner became the seventh New Zealand wicket to fall, getting run out thanks to a brilliant piece of work in the deep by Virat Kohli. The captain sacrificed his wicket to ensure Bracewell remained on strike and give New Zealand the kind of finish the team wanted.
Earlier, Mitchell jaywalked his way to a half-century off 93 balls but was dismissed soon after ending a very un-Mitchell-like innings. Mohammed Shami had him out caught by Rohit Sharma as the New Zealand innings boiled down to the last few overs. It wasn't just the slowest fifty of his career but also New Zealand's slowest in 11 years as the Indian spinner continued to tighten the screws on the opposition.
India, despite being a butter-fingered unit on the field, were rewarded with a wicket, with Chakaravarthy cleaning up Glenn Phillips. Phillips was beginning to look very dangerous for Team India, having batted his way to 34 off 52 balls before a gem of a delivery from Varun Chakaravarthy – a wrong one – did him to bring New Zealand down to their last five wickets.
India's quest for a fifth New Zealand wicket remained on hold for a while as dropped catches continued to haunt them. In a frustrating spell, Mitchell was given two lifelines in consecutive overs, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill emerging as the culprits behind the fielding lapses.
Phillips gave New Zealand a move on from their ultra-caution approach. With Daryl Mitchell holding one end up, Phillips has taken India aback with some lusty blows. He struck a six – first off the New Zealand innings after 81 balls – off the bowling of Kuldeep Yadav before turning his attention to Ravindra Jadeja.
Earlier, Indian spinners troubled a New Zealand batter as Jadeja trapped Tom Latham out LBW to break a 33-run partnership. Absolutely no stopping Kuldeep Yadav as he now has two wickets in two overs – first cleaning up Rachin Ravindra and then foxing Kane Williamson to lob a simple catch back to him. India are cock-a-hoop at the moment. Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep already spinning their web over the Kiwis in this contest.
Shami put down the dangerous-looking Rachin Ravindra, leaving Rohit Sharma distraught and immediately called for the physio to get some treatment. This is the third caught and bowled Shami let go, having dropped Travis Head and Steve Smith in the semifinal against Australia. Rachin enjoyed his luck, first taking DRS to reverse the decision of out and then getting dropped again – this time by Shreyas Iyer in the deep.
Here are a few pointers from the India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy final:
- India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets to clinch the title
- Axar Patel dismissed for 29 off 40 balls by Michael Bracewell
- Shreyas Iyer dismissed for 48 off 62 balls by Mitchell Santner
- Rohit Sharma dismissed for 76 off 83 balls by Rachin Ravindra
- Virat Kohli dismissed for 1 off 2 balls by Michael Bracewell.
- Shubman Gill dismissed for 31 off 50 balls by Mitchell Santner.
- Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill put a 100-run partnership in 17 overs.
- Rohit Sharma smashes half-century in 41 balls.
- New Zealand posted 251/7 in their 50 overs against India.
- Michael Bracewell and Daryl Mitchell scored important half-centuries.
- Mohammed Shami dismisses Daryl Mitchell for 63.
- Varun Chakaravarthy dismisses Glenn Phillips for 34.
- Ravindra Jadeja dismisses Tom Latham for 14.
- Kuldeep Yadav dismisses Kane Williamson for 11.
- Kuldeep Yadav dismisses Rachin Ravindra for 37.
- Varun Chakaravarthy dismissed Will Young for 15
- New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat
- Nathan Smith replaced the injured Matt Henry
- Rohit Sharma lost his 12th consecutive toss, and India their 15th
- India have gone into the final with an unchanged XI
- India have never beaten New Zealand in the final of an ICC tournament
- New Zealand, in fact, beat India twice in an ICC final - the 2000 Champions Trophy and the 2021 World Test Championship.
After being watchful in the first three overs, Rachin showed first signs of intent when he pulled Hardik Pandya for a full-blooded six over cow corner, and followed it with a couple of more boundaries to make it a 16-run over. Runs didn't stop there. Rachin accelerated and how? Hammering four boundaries in a span of six deliveries to make Rohit Sharma put his thinking cap on.
New Zealand batted first after Santner won the toss. This makes it the 15th toss which India have lost in a row as Rohit Sharma's luckless streak with coins continues. No Matt Henry for New Zealand, as the captain announced, with Nathan Smith replacing him. India, meanwhile, have gone ahead with an unchanged side. No surprises there.
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in ODIs:
Matches Played: 119
India Won: 61
New Zealand Won: 50
Tied: 1
No Result: 7
India's Playing XI vs New Zealand Champions Trophy final:
Openers: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill
Middle Order: Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja
Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy
Pacer: Mohammed Shami
New Zealand's Playing XI vs India Champions Trophy final:
Openers: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra
Middle Order: Kane Williamson, Tom Latham(wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips
All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Kyle Jamieson,
Pacers: William O'Rourke, Nathan Smith
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- Mar 09, 2025 10:52 pm IST
India vs New Zealand , Champions Trophy 2025 Final: That's all from us!
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: The celebrations continue, and will undoubtedly continue for days after the Champions Trophy win. Hardik Pandya brings back his iconic pose with the trophy that went viral after the T20 World Cup last year, while Shreyas Iyer breaks a leg while India players pose with the trophy.
That wraps up our coverage of the 2025 Champions Trophy! We hope you enjoyed every moment of it. Take care, and we'll see you again soon!
- Mar 09, 2025 10:41 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India lift the title!
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Team India players receive their white jackets. as customary, before the trophy presentation. BCCI chairman Jay Shah presents the Champions Trophy title to Rohit Sharma and the celebrations begin!
- Mar 09, 2025 10:37 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit lauds KL Rahul
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit praises Rahul for his top-notch performances under pressure throughout the tournament.
“A very solid mind, never gets overawed with the pressure around him. He finished off the game for us. He picks the right shot to play in the pressure situation which allows the rest of the batters to play freely. For eg, Hardik. The overall batsmanship shown by all the batters was special,” Rohit says.
- Mar 09, 2025 10:35 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit thanks the crowd
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India players receive their mementoes from ICC chairman Jay Shah, and Rohit receives a loud cheer as he receives his medal. The first question Bishop asks Rohit is about the crowd, to which Rohit replies, “it's not our home ground, but they made it our home ground.”
- Mar 09, 2025 10:30 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Santner applauds India
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: After the match officials and NZ players get their mementoes, Santner joins Ian Bishop for an interview in the post-match presentation, where he praises India.
“It has been a good tournament. We had challenges along the way, but we have grown as a group and played some good cricket. We were beaten by a good side who turned up today,” says Santner.
- Mar 09, 2025 10:25 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: ‘Bittersweet’, says Ravindra
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rachin Ravindra says it's a bittersweet moment for him to get the Player of the Tournament award as New Zealand lose the final.
“Certainly is bitter-sweet. Was a glorious final. The individual accolades are great and playing for a team is great. [What makes you such a great ICC player?] Maybe we get to play on a good wicket. I like playing tournament cricket because you are playing for a goal,” says Ravindra
- Mar 09, 2025 10:17 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rachin Ravindra named Player of the Tournament
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Kiwi all-rounder Rachin Ravindra deservedly gets the Player of the Tournament award! Ravindra ends tournament with most runs (263 in 4 innings), while also bowling at an economy rate of 4.66 in 21 overs!
- Mar 09, 2025 10:14 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit on his aggressive approach
Rohit Sharma admits that the aggressive approach with which he plays is not “natural” to him, but he wanted to play in the manner for the team.
“Not natural to me, but something I really wanted to do. When you are doing something different, you have to have the backing of the team and management. I spoke to Rahul bhai earlier and now Gauti bhai as well. It is something I really wanted to do. I have played all these years in a different style, and now we are getting the results with this,” Rohit says in the presentation ceremony.
- Mar 09, 2025 10:11 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit Sharma named Player of the Match
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit Sharma is named the player of the match for his brilliant 76-run knock off 83 deliveries in the final!
- Mar 09, 2025 10:06 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Virat Kohli on leaving the team in a ‘better position’
Virat Kohli joins Shubman Gill in his post-match interview, and says that he is constantly trying to help the youngsters, communicate with them, and ensures that he wants to leave the team in a better position.
“I try to speak to these guys, try to share my experience, tell them how I've played for so long. When you leave, you want to leave in a better position. So many impactful knocks Gill, Shreyas, Rahul, et al have played. The team is in good hands,” says Kohli
- Mar 09, 2025 09:59 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: KL Rahul hilariously honest in his post-match interview
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: KL Rahul goes honest over his nerves as he arrived at the crease in a pressure situation in the Champions Trophy final.
“Not sure I can say this on air but I was s****** myself. As confident as I could be that I could get over the line. Keeping composure is all that matters, happy to have done it this time,” Rahul says
- Mar 09, 2025 09:53 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: An invincible run for India!
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Yet another invincible run for India at an ICC tournament! Rohit Sharma's men had gone unbeaten to clinch the T20 World Cup last year, and they have repeated the feat this year at the Champions Trophy! India beat Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in their group, and then defeated Australia in the semis before beating the Kiwis again to clinch the title! A deserved title win!
- Mar 09, 2025 09:51 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India win by an over to spare
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Ravindra Jadeja smashes a brilliant four towards backward square leg to guide India to Champions Trophy title! A first CT title for India since 2013, and a second-successive ICC title in two years!
- Mar 09, 2025 09:49 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: INDIA WIN THE TITLE!
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Team India have won the Champions Trophy title, with Ravindra Jadeja hitting the winning runs for the side!
- Mar 09, 2025 09:44 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: 7 needed off 12 balls
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Pressure has done funny things in the past, and nothing matches the nerves of the final. This should be an easy victory for India, but New Zealand will exert everything at their disposal to produce a miracle here
India 245/6 in 48 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 09:41 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Jamieson gets Hardik
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Is there much time left for a late twist in the tale? Jamieson gets Hardik caught-and-bowled with 11 needed off 15 deliveries.
India 241/6 in 47.3 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 09:38 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: HARDIK IN A HURRY!
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Hardik tries to attempt a lofted shot against O'Rourke early but missed, but doesn't give up. Next delivery, he steps out and hammer the short delivery over cover for a once-bounce four!
However, he almost survives being run out on the penultimate delivery of the over after a mix-up with Rahul for a second run.
India 240/5 in 47 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 09:32 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: SIX FROM HARDIK!
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: WHAT A START TO THE 46TH OVER! Full from Ravindra and Hardik takes the aerial route, smashing the delivery right over the bowler's head for a massive six! That will calm nerves in the dressing room.
21 needed off 24 balls. India 231/5 in 46 overs
- Mar 09, 2025 09:30 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: 32 needed off 30
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Both, Rahul and Hardik have displayed remarkable composure despite the quick wickets in the past overs. Rahul is playing at a run-a-ball 23, while Hardik, too, is rotating the strike healthily.
India 220/5 in 45 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 09:25 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Six off Ravindra's 44th
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Healthy rotation from the two as they grab six runs off the 44th over of the innings. New Zealand can still mount a comeback from here, so the duo will aim to not take unnecessary risks here
India 212/6 in 44 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 09:22 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Hardik Pandya joins Rahul
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Hardik Pandya, who has historically thrived under pressure, joins KL Rahul at a tense moment in India's run-chase. Will the duo be able to see India through the line and lift the coveted title?
India 206/5 in 43 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 09:15 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Wicket no.5 as Axar falls
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Poor shot from Axar as India lose their fifth. The delivery was floated on off stump from Bracewell, and Axar, stepping down the track, attempted a lofted drive over long-off. Unfortunately, his timing was way off, and the ball skewed off the bat, giving O'Rourke an easy catch. Another soft dismissal
India 203/5 in 42 overs
- Mar 09, 2025 09:10 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: KL Rahul goes for a MAXIMUM!
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: KL Rahul announces his arrival with a brilliant six over long-on boundary! The batter allows the ball from Santner to come to him, and gets under the ball to dispatch it over long on for his first boundary of the innings. 200 also up for India!
202/4 in 41 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 09:05 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Unfazed Axar smashes maximum!
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Talk about nerves. Axar Patel goes for a lofted shot just a delivery after the dismissal, taking the aerial route on the leg side against Santner. Thankfully, for him, he finds the timing, too, dispatching the delivery over deep square leg.
India 190/4 in 38 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 09:00 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: OUT! Iyer departs
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: The previous drinks break brought an immediate wicket, and so does this! Shreyas Iyer departs courtesy of a brilliant catch from Rachin Ravindra! Iyer, who juggles across the crease before the delivery was bowled from Santner, decides to pull the delivery past third man. But there was no timing on the shot, and Ravindra picks a great catch. Animated celebrations from the youngster, too
India 183/4 in 36.4 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 08:56 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Drinks!
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Axar Patel joins the party just before drinks, playing a short-arm jab against a short delivery from O'Rourke for a brilliant four towards midwicket. The fielder at the mid-on has no chance as India inch closer.
India 183/3 in 38 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 08:52 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: SIX AND DROPPED!
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Is that the game? Shreyas Iyer smashes Glenn Phillips for a gigantic 109m six over deep midwicket, and wants to go for a big one again. However, he didn't time it well this time, sending it straight for Jamieson at long-off. What should've been a regulation catch resulted in a single for Iyer, as Jamieson drops a dolly, leaving his NZ teammates stunned. Iyer moves into 40s
India 176/3 in 37 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 08:48 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Duo keeps scoreboard ticking
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Santner decides to bring pace back with William O'Rourke bowling the 36th over, but the duo sees him off well, scoring 5 off it. O'Rourke targets Iyer with a short ball on the final delivery, but the batter shows he's no more the walking wicket he once was against this length. A sweet pull for a couple from Iyer.
India 166/3 in 36 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 08:43 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Mix-ups between Axar, Iyer
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: On two occasions during the 35th over, Axar denied Iyer a single despite the latter already sprinting forward after his shot, which left the batter disgruntled. The two might want to discuss this in the over break to ensure the mix-ups don't result in a wicket at this point
India 161/3 in 35 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 08:36 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Much-needed four from Iyer
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: That would certainly release pressure. A loose delivery from Mitchell as he pitches it short, and Iyer stays at the crease, plays a short-arm jab to guide the ball towards fine leg for a boundary. A good over from India, too, as they rotate strike throughout and get 8 runs.
India 154/3 in 33 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 08:32 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: NZ tighten the grip
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: New Zealand's bowlers are tightening the screws as they continue to apply pressure. Bracewell, with his subtle variations, is keeping both Axar and Shreyas Iyer in check. Iyer, especially, has been forced to be cautious, with the ball spinning sharply and placing him under constant pressure
India 145/3 in 32 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 08:22 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Shreyas Iyer survives!
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Shreyas Iyer gets a massive reprieve after a brilliant effort from New Zealand’s Young. Iyer charges down the pitch and swings hard, sending the ball towards mid-wicket. Young leaps, catches it cleanly, but as he lands on the rope, he fails to release the ball in time, gifting Iyer a six
India 128/3 in 28 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 08:16 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: BIG WICKET! Rohit falls
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Rohit Sharma falls to pressure as he’s stumped by Latham off Ravindra. Rohit misjudges the delivery as Ravindra shortens the length and spins it away. Caught in no man's land, India skipper swings wildly but misses, with Latham completing the stumping. Rohit’s knock ends at 76 off 83 balls
India 122/3 in 27 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 08:08 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Both keep scoreboard ticking
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Rohit and Iyer keep the scoreboard ticking, with Rohit looking in control against Bracewell. A delicate lap shot from Rohit brings him two runs, while a single to long-on follows. India’s chase still remains steady so far
India 121/2 in 24 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 08:02 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Iyer releases pressure with first four
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Shreyas Iyer, the new man in, releases pressure with a much-needed boundary against Santner. With midwicket inside the circle, Iyer exploits the gap as he gets a short delivery from Santner, pulling it for a four. However, both. Iyer and Rohit, realise the need of the hour, with the Indian captain also slowing down the scoring pace.
India 115/2 in 22 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 07:58 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Milestone alert!
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Amid the quick wickets which have suddenly changed the rhythm of the match, Rohit Sharma reaches a milestone: 2500 runs as Indian captain in ODIs!
- Mar 09, 2025 07:54 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: KOHLI DEPARTS FOR 1!
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: MASSIVE WICKET THIS ONE! Looks like the drinks break helped the Kiwis. Virat Kohli fails in the final, as he's trapped LBW by Michael Bracewell after trying to work a drifting delivery onto the on-side. Kohli reviews the decision, but UltraEdge shows a flat line, and ball-tracking confirms three reds, sending him back for just 1 off 2 balls.
India 108/2 in 20 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 07:49 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: WHAT A CATCH!
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Who else but Glenn Phillips? An incredible one-handed catch from the Kiwi fielder ends Gill's stay at the crease. This came out of nowhere, really; Gill struck a strong shot intended at covers, but Phillips takes an almighty leap, stretches his arms upwards and grabs the ball. A stunning catch, indeed
India 106/1 in 19 overs
- Mar 09, 2025 07:43 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Drinks!
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: A much-needed break for New Zealand to take a breather and reassess. They have looked far from being in this game throughout India's run-chase, as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have dominated the proceedings thoroughly so far. Rohit is unbeaten on 69, while Gill isn't too slow either, batting on 29 off 46 deliveries.
India 103/0 in 18 overs
- Mar 09, 2025 07:39 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: 100 up for India without a wicket!
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: The duo of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have brought up India's 100 in no time, with Rohit expectedly being the aggressor. Just the start India needed; with every over, the chances for a New Zealand comeback go bleaker
India 100/0 in 17 overs
- Mar 09, 2025 07:33 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit takes charge against Santner
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Santner had been economical in his first three overs, conceding only 7, but Rohit takes on an aggressive approach against his Kiwi counterpart this time. A fractionally short length and Rohit punishes Santner, pulling the ball towards mid-wicket for a four
India 93/0 in 15 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 07:29 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: First boundary for Gill!
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: AND IT'S A SIX! Gill breaks free with his first boundary of the day, using his feet to dispatch the ball outside the ground. He gets to the ball's full length, and lofts it effortlessly over long-on.
India 86/0 in 14 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 07:28 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Both openers ease into chase
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Rohit blocks a delivery and nudges another to square leg, while Gill works the ball with ease, taking singles and a couple in Santner's third over. The Indian openers remain calm, rotating the strike as they keep the chase on track.
India 76/0 in 13 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 07:23 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Boundaries keep coming
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Rohit intended the shot towards cover against Ravindra, but the ball finds a thick outside edge and races past Jamieson to third-man boundary for a four. It hasn't even been an hour to India's chase but the game seems to be already slipping away from NZ. They need to break this partnership now
India 71/0 in 12 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 07:20 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: A brilliant half-century for Rohit Sharma
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Rohit Sharma brings up his first fifty of the tournament in all-important final, reaching the milestone in just 41 balls. Rohit calmly eases the delivery from Santner to sweeper cover to reach the milestone
India 65/0 in 11 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 07:16 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India solid after 10 overs
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: After 10 overs, India’s chase is steady with both openers building a solid platform. Gill is tested by Ravindra in latter's first over but he handles the pressure well. Rohit is inching closer towards his half-century, too
India 64/0 in 10 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 07:11 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Santner replaces Jamieson
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Spin into the attack as New Zealand captain brings himself into the attack in the 9th over. Make or break time for the Kiwis. They need a wicket and they need it now
Update: Tight start from the spinner as he concedes only 1.
India 60/0 in 9 over
- Mar 09, 2025 07:09 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: THREE BOUNDARIES IN THE OVER!
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Absolute carnage from Rohit Sharma! He follows his six against Smith with two splendid fours; one towards short fine leg and the other over the point region. He has raced to 47 off just 35 balls!
India 59/0 in 8 overs. Target 252
- Mar 09, 2025 07:07 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: SIX NO.3 FOR ROHIT!
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Nathan Smith offers width, and Rohit says thank you very much. He decides to go downtown, and although the ball wasn’t perfectly timed, it didn’t matter. Rohit clears long-off with ease, sending the ball over the boundary for a six!
- Mar 09, 2025 07:05 pm IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit continues charge!
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Rohit smashes a stunning four! Staying deep in the crease, he swings across the line, connecting with the ball perfectly. The ball bounced once before sailing over the mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
India 45/0 in 7 overs