India wins Champions Trophy 2025 as Rohit silences critics
Indian fans flooded social media on Sunday night to celebrate the nation’s third ICC Champions Trophy title after a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium.
After captain Rohit Sharma provided a fast start, India faced early setbacks with quick dismissals of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli. New Zealand’s spinners tightened the pressure, leading to Rohit’s dismissal soon after. However, a 61-run partnership between Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel steadied the chase before Hardik Pandya’s power-hitting and KL Rahul’s composed finish sealed the victory.
“CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 – INDIA REIGNS SUPREME! Captain Rohit Sharma leads from the front with a majestic 76, guiding India to a glorious victory! The Men in Blue shine bright, lifting the trophy in style! INDIA – THE UNDISPUTED CHAMPIONS!” posted a fan on X.
Rohit Sharma silences critics with match-winning knock
Rohit’s fans breathed a sigh of relief as the Indian skipper scored his first half-century of the tournament. Amid ongoing criticism regarding his fitness and calls for retirement, the veteran opener proved his worth with a 76-run knock.
“They said he is unfit. They doubted him. The ‘most unhealthy captain’ carrying 1.4 billion dreams on the big stage! #RohitSharma lets his bat do the talking,” posted the official Indian cricket team handle on X.
Shreyas Iyer shines as India’s impact player
Shreyas Iyer finished the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy as India’s second-highest run-getter, amassing 241 runs in five matches. His 48-run knock in the final played a vital role in the chase, reinforcing his consistency throughout the tournament.
Fans acknowledged his significant contributions:
“Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer are the impact players. Rohit’s ODI team deserved a title. Shreyas is taking his game & stature to the next level—not long ago, he was dropped from the contract list. KL Rahul deserves more credit, stepping up in the semifinal & the big final,” a fan tweeted.
With this victory, India further cements its dominance in international cricket, securing yet another major ICC trophy under Rohit Sharma’s leadership.
