Rohit Sharma was perfect as heled Team India to yet another ICC title in a night to remember on Sunday in Dubai. The India captain rose to the occasion as he hit a marvelous 76 off 83 balls to help India win.

Pakistan is hosting their first major cricket event in almost three decades, but a compromise of the Champions Trophy has meant that the final will be played in Dubai.

The pitch for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand has been chosen.

The final of the Champions Trophy will be held in Dubai despite Pakistan being tournament hosts after India reached the final.

India defeated New Zealand in the final of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy after chasing down the 252-run target set by the Kiwis with four wickets and an over to spare, winning the tournament for a record third time in the process.

DUBAI (Reuters) -India beat New Zealand by four wickets to win the Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in a nervy final on Sunday. Captain Rohit Sharma (76) top-scored for India,

India faces New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final Sunday in what can be deemed a new-age rivalry. While India’s clashes against Pakistan, Australia and England have attracted more attention, this matchup with the Black Caps has slowly been bubbling under the surface.

Rohit Sharma thanked Dubai fans for turning up in large numbers following India's Champions Trophy 2025 title triumph

DUBAI (Reuters) -India won the Champions Trophy overcoming a plucky New Zealand by four wickets in a nervy final to cap their unbeaten campaign in the elite 50-overs tournament on Sunday. Skipper Rohit Sharma top-scored with a rapid 76 but it was KL Rahul's unbeaten 34 in the nerve-shredding final overs that helped India chase down a tricky 252-run target with one over to spare.

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli achieved a joint-record record after the Men in Blue won the Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday,