IND v NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Final Live Updates: India won by 4 wickets, Rohit Sharma Player of the Match

IND v NZ Champions Trophy Final live updates

By Krishnakant Kukreti Last Updated on - March 9, 2025 11:54 PM IST
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05:13 PM March 09, 2025

Indian team lift the title!

Indian players wore the white blazers and lifted the ICC trophy.

05:07 PM March 09, 2025

White Blazers are out!

The white blazers that the winning team will be wearing are out, and the Indian players will now be awarded.

03:40 PM March 09, 2025

Player of the Match- Rohit Sharma

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma as been awarded the Player of the Match.

04:17 PM March 09, 2025

India Won!

Indian team has won the match by 4 wickets to spare, clinching the Champions Trophy title after the 2013 edition of the tournament.

04:07 PM March 09, 2025

Final 3 overs!

Final 3 overs remain for India to complete their target as the team is at 240 runs for the loss of 5 wickets, need 12 runs to win.

03:58 PM March 09, 2025

Last 5 overs!

Final 5 overs remain for Indian team to complete their target as the team is currently at 220 for the loss of 5 wickets, need 32 runs to win.

03:45 PM March 09, 2025

India half down!

Half of the Indian team has gone down as Axar Patel has been dismissed, caught by William ORourkee. Indian team is half down on the score of 203 runs. 8 overs remain as India needs 49 runs to win.

03:40 PM March 09, 2025

India over 200 runs!

After 41 overs of game have passed, then only Indian team managed to cross 200-run mark. India 202/4 after 41 overs, need 50 runs to win.

03:37 PM March 09, 2025

Final 10 overs!

Final 10 overs remain for India as the team needs 61 runs as of now. India is 191/4 after 40 overs

03:34 PM March 09, 2025

Another wicket for India!

Indian team has faced another shock as Shreyas Iyer got dismissed, caught out by Rachin Ravindra. India 190/4 after 39 overs, need 62 to win.

03:25 PM March 09, 2025

Update: 183/3- 38 overs

38 over of the innings have passed for India as the team is at 183 runs for the loss of three wickets, need 69 to win.

03:12 PM March 09, 2025

Update: 161/3- 35 overs

Indian team is going well and fine in their innings, and have scored 161/3 in 35 overs, need 91 to win.

03:06 PM March 09, 2025

Update: 154/3- 33 overs

Indian team is going good with a decent pace as of now. India 154/3 after 33 overs, need 93 to win.

02:56 PM March 09, 2025

Update: 136/3- 30 overs

30 overs of the innings has finished for India as the team is currently going at a decent pace with 136 runs on the board for the loss of 3 wickets, need 116 to win.

02:46 PM March 09, 2025

Rohit Sharma, OUT!

Indian team has faced massive shock, as Rohit Sharma has been dismissed, stumped out. India now might be in a bit of trouble as the team is at 122/3 after 27 overs, need 130 to win.

02:42 PM March 09, 2025

Update: 122/2- 26 overs!

Half of the innings have passed for India as they close in on their target. India 122/2 after 26 overs, need 130 to win.

02:30 PM March 09, 2025

Another wicket, DOWN!

After the wicket of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli followed in a few deliveries as he got dismissed LBW by Michael Bracewell. India 108/2 after 20 overs.

02:20 PM March 09, 2025

First blow to India!

Indian team has been given the first shock as Shubman Gill got dismissed, caught out by an outstanding catch by Glenn Phillips. India 106/1 after 19 overs, need 146 to win.

02:11 PM March 09, 2025

India team cross 100 runs!

The Indian team has crossed the team total of 100 runs, as the team is at 103/0 after 18 overs, need 149 to win.

02:01 PM March 09, 2025

Update: 93/0- 15 overs

Indian team is closing on 100 runs as 15 overs of the game have passed. India 93/0, need 159to win.

01:46 PM March 09, 2025

End of Powerplay

The first 10 overs have finished for the Indian team as they have batted explosively, with a run rate of 6.4. India 64/0 after 10 overs, need 138.

01:36 PM March 09, 2025

Stat- Fastest 50 in Champions Trophy final

Rohit Sharma’s explosive batting has helped India secure the record for the fastest team fifty a Champions Trophy match. India 59/0 after 8 overs.

01:25 PM March 09, 2025

Update: 31/0- 5 overs

First 5 overs have finished, as the Indian team is closing on their target. India 31/0, need 221 to win.

07:31 AM March 09, 2025

Indian openers step out to bat

The Indian opening duo of Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma have taken the field here in Dubai. the target in front of them is 252 and they will be looking to provide the Men in Blue with a strong start.

01:29 AM March 09, 2025

Innings break!

After New Zealand’s innings, it is now time for a short innings break. Indian team will them begin their chase of  252. Be back in almost 30 minutes.

01:29 AM March 09, 2025

End of New Zealand innings

New Zealand innings have come to an end as the team posted a total of 251 on the board. It is now innings break.

01:24 AM March 09, 2025

Mitchell Santner, OUT!

Another shock has been given to New Zealand as Mitchell Santner got dismissed, run out. New Zealand 239/7 after 49 overs.

01:20 AM March 09, 2025

Final 2 overs, NZ 227/6

Final 2 overs remain for the New Zealand team as they are at 227 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.

01:07 AM March 09, 2025

Another wicket!

Mohammed Shami has finally managed to find a wicket from the New Zealanders, as he dismissed Daryl Mitchell, caught by Rohit Sharma. NZ 212/6 after 46 overs.

01:04 AM March 09, 2025

Varun Chakravarthy off the field!

Varun Chakravarthy has been sent off the field for the injury he faced a short while ago. Final 5 overs remain for New Zealand, NZ 201/5 after 45 overs.

01:02 AM March 09, 2025

Final 5 overs!

Final 5 overs remain for new Zealand as the team has right-about crossed 200 runs. New Zealand at 201 runs for the loss of 5 wickets after 45 overs.

12:49 AM March 09, 2025

Last 8 overs!

After a small halt, the match has continued as the New Zealand is at 178 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. The last 8 overs remain for New Zealand team.

12:42 AM March 09, 2025

Final 10 overs!

Last 10 overs remain for New Zealand as Indian spinners are on their way to finish most of their spells. India should soon use their pacers for now New Zealand 172/5 after 40 overs.

12:32 AM March 09, 2025

New Zealand half-down!

Varun Chakravarthy has found another massive wicket for the Indian team as he dismissed Glenn Phillips, bowled out. New Zealand team is now half down, NZ 165/5 after 38 overs.

12:23 AM March 09, 2025

Poor Indian fielding continues!

Indian fielding display has been poor in this match, with the team dropping a significant number of catches. New Zealand 156/4 after 36 overs.

12:18 AM March 09, 2025

Update 153/4- 35 overs!

Final 15 overs of the innings remain for New Zealanders, and the team is just sitting at 153 runs for the loss of 4 wickets.

12:07 AM March 09, 2025

Update: 135/4- 30 overs

The Black Caps are very carefully picking their shots, trying to avoid losing any wicket. New Zealand 135/4 after 30 overs.

11:57 PM March 08, 2025

Update: 123/4- 27 overs

The New Zealand team coming back to their slow and steady approach to score singles and doubles. Black Caps 123/4 after 27 overs.

11:45 PM March 08, 2025

Ravindra Jadeja finds the 4th wicket!

Ravindra Jadeja has taken the fourth wicket for the team, as he dismissed Tom Lathan, bowled out. New Zealand 110/4 after 24 overs.

11:32 PM March 08, 2025

Update: 101/3- 20 overs

The New Zealand team has looked like they are now taking their steps carefully. NZ 101/3 after 20 overs.

11:11 PM March 08, 2025

Update: 83/3- 15 overs

New Zealand team will aim to play safe as the team has lost big wickets. New Zealand 83/3 after 15 overs.

11:02 PM March 08, 2025

Kuldeep Yadav strikes again!

After a spectacular googly, Kuldeep came in in another over, and dismissed Kane Williamson, caught out. New Zealand 77/3 after 13 overs.

10:53 PM March 08, 2025

Kuldeep Yadav turns the match!

Kuldeep Yadav has found the second wicket, as he dismissed Rachin Ravindra, bowled out with a googly. New Zealand opening pair dismissed as the team is at 73/2 in 11 overs.

10:43 PM March 08, 2025

First hit to New Zealand!

After a couple failed attempts to take a wicket, Varun Chakravarthy has found the first break for his team, as he dismissed Will Young, LBW out. New Zealand 58/1 after 8 overs.

10:33 PM March 08, 2025

Mohammed Shami injured!

In an attempt to make a catch that was straight from Rachin Ravindra’s bat, Mohammed Shami dropped the ball and his left hand got injured. Medics strapped the wound.

10:25 PM March 08, 2025

Strong start from New Zealand!

The Black Caps have had a strong start to their innings, as the openers have batted explosively. New Zealand 37/0 after 5 overs.

10:05 PM March 08, 2025

The match begins!

Rachin Ravindra and Will young have come to the pitch to open the innings. Mohammed Shami to begin the proceedings.

09:55 PM March 08, 2025

Pitch report!

The surface is going to get harder and harder as the game goes on. Pace will go to the way of bowlers. It is going to turn a bit.

09:40 PM March 08, 2025

NZ Playing XI

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke.

 

09:37 PM March 08, 2025

India's Playing XI

Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy.

09:35 PM March 08, 2025

Stat- Indian tea lost 15 consecutive tosses

Indian team has lost 15 consecutive tosses. Out of these 15, 12 have been from Rohit Sharma, and the rest three have been from KL Rahul.

09:34 PM March 08, 2025

Toss! New Zealand will bat first

New Zealand won the toss, opt to bat first.

09:26 PM March 08, 2025

Matt Henry Ruled out!

Matt henry leaves the ground in tears as he has been ruled out of the final.

 

09:16 PM March 08, 2025

Both teams on the ground!

Both the teams are on the ground are are seen doing their routing warm-up exercises.

09:00 PM March 08, 2025

Chance for Kohli to script history!

Virat Kohli has a chance to script history. Kohli has 746 runs in 16 innings, and if he manages to score 46 runs in this final clash, he will break the record for the highest runs in the history of Champions Trophy.

08:50 PM March 08, 2025

Spectacular campaign by India!

The Indian team has shown a spectacular campaign in the tournament, and have come in after victories against England in a 5-match T20I and a 3-match ODI series. The Men in Blue are unbeaten in the Champions Trophy so far.

08:43 PM March 08, 2025

Decent run by New Zealand!

The New Zealand team came in the tournament after a victory in the tri-series in Pakistan, and had a splendid campaign in the Champions Trophy, with only a single defeat to India.

08:35 PM March 08, 2025

Hello and Welcome!

Hello folks, and welcome to the live updates of the final match of the Champions Trophy 2025 between India and New Zealand. Tune in with us for all the live updates as soon s they happen.