March 9, 2025

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India eyes 7th heaven in Champions Trophy 2025 final.

India enters the Champions Trophy 2025 Final in Dubai on Sunday in heaven ly form. Having secured four wins in the tournament, as per the official website of ICC. India’s tournament opener saw them prevail in a tight contest against Bangladesh in Dubai. Registering a sizzling six-wicket victory to begin their campaign on a winning note. Pacer Mohammed Shami’s impressive 5/53, combined with three scalps from Harshit Rana and two from Axar Patel. Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 101*, combined with stylish knocks from Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. This ensured smooth sailing for India as they reached the Tigers’ total with 21 balls to spare.

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India’s Path to Heaven: Dominance Over Rivals in Champions Trophy 2025

In their high-voltage clash against arch-rivals Pakistan, India displayed their all-round prowess by chasing down 241 runs with six wickets in hand.

Kuldeep Yadav weaved his magic for the Indian side by taking three crucial wickets to bundle out Pakistan for 241 in 49.4 overs.

Shubman Gill (46) and Shreyas Iyer (56) came up with some crucial knocks. But the age-old rivalry was marked primarily by a Virat Kohli masterclass that saw him score an unbeaten 100 to steer India to victory.

A different challenge for Rohit Sharma’s side in the form of New Zealand. With the winner staying unbeaten at the tournament and earning the top spot in Group A. Though when these two sides met, they had both already qualified for the semi-final stage.

New Zealand’s bowlers did well to restrict India’s batting line-up, with Shreyas Iyer (79) and Hardik Pandya (45). Leading the way as the Asian side posted a competitive total of 249/9 after they were sent in to bat first.

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