 "India win Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Exceptional game and exceptional result', Tendulkar, PM Modi and others react")
Team India sailed through the ICC Champions Trophy unbeaten, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in a thrilling final to win the ‘Mini World Cup for a record third time. Rohit Sharma produced a captain’s knock, smashing 76 off 83 balls, while the middle-order batters Shreyas Iyer (48) and KL Rahul (34 not out off 33 balls) came to the rescue after a middle-order wobble as the Men in Blue chased down a tricky 252-run target set by New Zealand with an over to spare.
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Besides the batters, Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/45) also chipped in with a couple of wickets each, the former getting the key wickets of the in-form Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson in successive overs to halt the Black Caps’ charge after a positive start.
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The Men in Blue had been the most dominant team throughout the tournament, winning all five matches that they played in a repeat of their clinical display in the 2013 edition. They have also now won two ICC events in successive years, having won the T20 World Cup in June last year following a thrilling victory over South Africa in the final.
How Sachin Tendulkar, PM Narendra Modi and others reacted to India’s triumph over New Zealand
It wasn’t just the supporters at the Dubai International Stadium who erupted with joy following India’s victory – the entire nation celebrated the win, with Diwali-like scenes taking place all over for the second time in this tournament after their victory over Pakistan in the group stage.
The victory was also celebrated on social media, led by batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and several others. Here are select reactions:
Champions Trophy CHAMPION…. Yeeeeehhhhh…. 😊🇮🇳
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 9, 2025
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More ShortsAn exceptional game and an exceptional result!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 9, 2025
Proud of our cricket team for bringing home the ICC Champions Trophy. They’ve played wonderfully through the tournament. Congratulations to our team for the splendid all round display.
Played like true champions! Congratulations to the entire team on a wonderful tournament and a well deserved win! 🇮🇳🏆🙌 pic.twitter.com/cCkHGBFexf
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) March 9, 2025
The ICC Champions Trophy is coming home! Congratulations, #TeamIndia. 🇮🇳
— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) March 9, 2025
So Sunday is funday regularly for 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/8gAsOkRs0S
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 9, 2025
A victory that scripts history.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 9, 2025
Congratulations to Team India on clinching a stunning victory in the ICC #ChampionsTrophy2025. Your fiery energy and unassailable dominance on the pitch made the nation proud, setting a new benchmark for cricketing excellence.
May you always come… pic.twitter.com/SC22G8c3OF
Heartiest congratulations to Team India for winning the ICC Champions Trophy, 2025. India becomes the only team to win the Trophy thrice. The players, the management and the support staff deserve highest accolades for creating cricketing history. I wish Indian cricket a very…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 9, 2025
Am amazing performance from India to win the #ChampionsTrophy against a very determined New Zealand side, which never gave up. Well done also to Rohit Sharma on leading his team to consecutive @ICC men's trophies, following last year's @T20WorldCup victory. pic.twitter.com/S5CGYFf2Rs
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) March 9, 2025
Champions Trophy is ours! An unforgettable performance by our boys in blue! Time to celebrate this well-earned victory. The nation is proud of you!#ChampionsTrophy2025 #Final #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/kH1XP5i3WB
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) March 9, 2025
Let’s be honest India are the best team in the world in white ball cricket by a decent margin .. Throughly deserved to Win .. T20 holders/Champions trophy holders .. Now down to rest to try and catch up .. #India
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 9, 2025
Congratulations to Team India on their incredible victory in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand! 🏆👏 Special shoutout to @ImRo45 and @imVkohli for their stellar performances. Legends! 🙌 #ChampionsTrophy2025 #INDvNZ
— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) March 9, 2025
With their triumph on Sunday, India are now the most successful team in the history of Champions Trophy with three titles. They have also won two ICC events in consecutive years, having won the T20 World Cup for a second time in June last year.
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