India Win the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium erupted in celebration as India secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final. Players, commentators, and fans alike rejoiced, dancing with uncontainable joy.
India’s long wait for an ICC title finally ended last year with their T20 World Cup triumph in June, breaking a decade-long drought since their 2013 Champions Trophy win against England. Now, the Men in Blue have added another ICC trophy to their collection, defeating New Zealand in Dubai to become the most successful team in Champions Trophy history.
Cricket-mad India witnessed Diwali-like celebrations for the second time in just two weeks, long after the actual festival. The victory sent the nation into party mode, with festivities continuing late into the night—and in some cases, until dawn.
A sold-out stadium erupted when Ravindra Jadeja struck the winning boundary off Will O’Rourke in the penultimate over. From that moment on, jubilant scenes unfolded—players embraced their families, fans cheered wildly, and the dressing room turned into a hub of euphoria.
Among the many memorable celebrations, one stood out: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ‘stump dandiya’—a lighthearted display of camaraderie that perfectly encapsulated the spirit of India’s triumph.
