"Champions of Champions!" Reactions pour in as India beat New Zealand in the final to win ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Published at :March 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM

Modified at :March 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM

India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final to win ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the summit clash to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With this win, they clinched their third Champions Trophy title, becoming the most successful team in tournament’s history, surpassing Australia’s tally of two.

India had been the best team in the tournament, winning all five games in the competition. They defeated Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in the group stage before edging past Australia in the semi-finals.

After being asked to bowl first, the Men in Blue displayed great control to restrict New Zealand to 251 in the first innings. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy starred for India, picking up two wickets each, while Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja took one wicket each.

Daryl Mitchell top-scored for the Kiwis with 63 off 101 balls. Michael Bracewell applied the finishing touch to the innings with a quickfire 53 off 40 balls, propelling the Blackcaps to 251.

In reply, India started the chase excellently, reaching the 100-run mark without losing a wicket in the 18th over. New Zealand missed the services of Matt Henry with the new ball as the speedster was ruled out of the game due to a shoulder injury he sustained in the semi-finals.

The game took a dramatic turn during the middle overs as India lost three quick wickets, slipping from 105/0 to 122/3. Spinners Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, and Rachin Ravindra bowled excellently, combining for five wickets in the game.

Rohit Sharma top-scored with 76, while Shreyas Iyer contributed 48 runs. KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya held their nerve towards the end, adding 38 runs for the fifth wicket. Ravindra Jadeja scored the winning runs in the 49th over to cap off an excellent campaign for India.

Here’s how the cricket fraternity and others reacted to India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 win:

An exceptional game and an exceptional result! 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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 9, 2025

Champions Trophy comes home again! This victory is for every Indian who believed in us. Congratulations Boys!😍Proud of you guys to bring the trophy home for India. Every cheer, every prayer—this win is for you all. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳❤️#teamindia
— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) March 9, 2025

Congratulations Team India on winning the Champions Trophy! 🏆🔥 A brilliant performance and a well deserved victory. Proud moment for Indian cricket and fans! 🇮🇳🎉 #Champions #TeamIndia
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) March 9, 2025

Second consecutive ICC Trophy victory under Captain @imro45. Stand up and applaud for leading from front Rohit. #ChampionsTrophy2025
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) March 9, 2025

Congrats to Rohit & boys.GG must be a relieved man too. @BCCI pic.twitter.com/R1jVJ38BSB
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) March 9, 2025

Dominance! An unbeaten run to lift the Champions Trophy. Incredible show of skill and resilience by Team India. Truly deserving champions.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) March 9, 2025

2013 memories flashing back! 🏆🇮🇳 So proud of this team for bringing home the Champions Trophy again! 🙌 What a performance — Maza aa gaya! 👏 #ChampionsTrophy #IndianCricketTeam #India🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/VmpR1kVao2
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) March 9, 2025

Big kudos to @chakaravarthy29 on the spectacular show this #ChampionsTrophy2025. Double the joy being a Tamilian #INDvNZ
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) March 9, 2025

Congratulations Team India ! Very well played. What a fantastic performance! Onward to more victories! 🏆🔥#BCCI #IndiaCricketTeam #ChampionsTrophy2025 #IndiaVsNZ pic.twitter.com/o5i4x9fTeY
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) March 9, 2025

What. A. Win! 🤩🏆 Team India, you've made the nation proud! 🙌🏻 As I said, it had to be earned, and boy did you guys deliver! That batting display was pure class! 🤌🏻 #ChampionsTrophy #TeamIndia
— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) March 9, 2025

Congratulations Team India on a fabulous performance to win the #ChampionsTrophy. Remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament and the way the whole team played consistently match after match and put out clinical performances was a joy to watch .A win to cherish and celebrate. pic.twitter.com/sMHEJ7QDsZ
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 9, 2025

CHAMPIONS TROPHY COMES HOME! 🏆🇮🇳 Team India shines on the biggest stage, bringing glory to the nation once again! A victory to remember, a moment to cherish! 💙
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) March 9, 2025

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🇮🇳🏆India get their hands on a third #ChampionsTrophy title 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Dl0rSpXIZR
— ICC (@ICC) March 9, 2025

𝗖. 𝗛. 𝗔. 𝗠. 𝗣. 𝗜. 𝗢. 𝗡. 𝗦! 🇮🇳🏆 🏆 🏆The Rohit Sharma-led #TeamIndia are ICC #ChampionsTrophy 2025 𝙒𝙄𝙉𝙉𝙀𝙍𝙎 👏 👏Take A Bow! 🙌 🙌#INDvNZ | #Final | @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/ey2llSOYdG
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 9, 2025

INDIA WIN THE 2025 ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY 🇮🇳🏆 pic.twitter.com/TxCwAtUL1l
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 9, 2025

The best team of the tournament has won the Champions Trophy. That too without dropping a single match!! #India #championstrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/KUytSNyQi7
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 9, 2025

CHAMPIONS. 🏆Let the emotions sink in. 🇮🇳 wins the ICC Champions Trophy after 1️⃣2️⃣ years. ❤️#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #CT2025 #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/xXx3Lcgx3G
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 9, 2025

This one feels personal! 🥹❤️#KLRahul #INDvNZ #ChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/D4facvjSSi
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) March 9, 2025

🇮🇳I join the nation in celebrating the wonderful victory of our Men in Blue! Team India has once again made us proud with their stellar performance, defeating New Zealand to lift the ICC Champions Trophy. Congratulations to the team for their hard work, dedication, and… pic.twitter.com/Tw8ebgA6DS
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) March 9, 2025

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Do bhai. Dono champions. 🔥💙#INDvNZ #ChampionsTrophy #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/eb0sd2UIBG
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 9, 2025

JADEJA FINISHES OFF IN STYLE! 🇮🇳TEAM INDIA WIN THE CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 🏆#ChampionsTrophyOnJioStar #INDvNZ #ChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/ismVCQQndD
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 9, 2025

𝘈𝘢 𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘢 𝘴𝘸𝘢𝘢𝘥 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙈𝙋𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎 𝙒𝘼𝙇𝙄 𝙁𝙀𝙀𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘬𝘢! 💙🇮🇳Congratulations @BCCI on winning the ICC #ChampionsTrophy for the third time! 🏆🏆🏆#ChampionsTrophyOnJioStar #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/55Jo3kjPfG
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 9, 2025

An exceptional game and an exceptional result! 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 around display.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 9, 2025

Congratulations Team India on a fabulous performance to win the #ChampionsTrophy. Remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament and the way the whole team played consistently match after match and put out clinical performances was a joy to watch .A win to cherish and celebrate. pic.twitter.com/sMHEJ7QDsZ
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 9, 2025

Captain @ImRo45 leading from the front!He is adjudged Player of the Match for his match winning knock of 76 runs as #TeamIndia win the Champions Trophy 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/QCICyAfkIs
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 9, 2025

Similar vibes across India's two #ChampionsTrophy triumphs 🤩 pic.twitter.com/YpgLIzou5F
— ICC (@ICC) 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

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 😍#INDvNZ #ChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/SyupMdIdh8
— ICC (@ICC) March 9, 2025

We’ve seen this one! 📸It’s a THALAPATHY classic! 🦁⚔️#Whistle4Blue #ChampionsTrophy 📸: @BCCI pic.twitter.com/8OmoB4s2PY
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 9, 2025

Dhol beats, dance, and pure cricket passion 🎉🏏Fans take over India Gate after India's epic win over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final...#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/zB4YXcnPiU
— WION (@WIONews) March 9, 2025

Gangam Style in 2013Dandiya in 2025Virat Kohli Champions Trophy celebrations ❤️ pic.twitter.com/xTwnouTGkF
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) March 9, 2025

7th trophy comes home 🏆💙1983 – ODI World Cup2002 – Champions Trophy2007 – T20 World Cup2011 – ODI World Cup2013 – Champions Trophy2024 – T20 World Cup2025 – Champions Trophy#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/vJve5hzVFu
— Google India (@GoogleIndia) 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

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