India is heading into the Champions Trophy 2025 Final in Dubai this Sunday in outstanding form, boasting four tournament wins, according to the official ICC website. Their campaign began with a thrilling victory against Bangladesh in Dubai, securing a six-wicket win to set a positive tone. Mohammed Shami’s remarkable 5/53, supported by Harshit Rana and Axar Patel, who took three and two wickets respectively, restricted Bangladesh to 228. Shubman Gill’s magnificent unbeaten century (101*), along with impressive innings from Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, guided India to victory with 21 balls remaining.
In a highly anticipated match against Pakistan, India showcased their comprehensive skills by successfully chasing down 241 runs with six wickets in hand.
Kuldeep Yadav’s exceptional bowling performance, claiming three vital wickets, was instrumental in dismissing Pakistan for 241 in 49.4 overs.
While Shubman Gill (46) and Shreyas Iyer (56) contributed valuable runs, the highlight of this historic rivalry was Virat Kohli’s masterful unbeaten century, scoring 100* to lead India to victory.
Next, Rohit Sharma’s team faced a different challenge against New Zealand, with both teams vying for the top spot in Group A while maintaining unbeaten records. This encounter occurred after both teams had already secured their places in the semi-finals.
New Zealand’s bowlers performed strongly, limiting India’s batting lineup. Shreyas Iyer (79) and Hardik Pandya (45) were key contributors as India posted a competitive 249/9 after being asked to bat first.
However, Varun Chakravarthy stole the show in the response, taking an impressive five wickets, which helped bowl New Zealand out for just 205. This victory propelled India into the final four, keeping their unbeaten run intact.
India secured their place in the Champions Trophy final by defeating another major rival, Australia.
Indian bowlers maintained consistent pressure throughout the Australian innings, restricting them to 264 all out in 50 overs by taking crucial wickets at regular intervals. Mohammed Shami again played a significant role with three wickets, while spinners Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja each claimed two.
Once again, Virat Kohli anchored India’s successful chase with a composed 84 off 98 balls. Effective hitting from Axar Patel, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya ensured a comfortable victory, reaching the target with 11 balls to spare.
