Here is is the timeline of key moments & scorecard from the final of the Champions Trophy between New Zealand national cricket team vs Indian national cricket team held at Dubai on March 9, 2025.
India beat New Zealand in the final of Champions Trophy by 4 wickets
New Zealand national cricket team vs India national cricket team Champions Trophy timeline
New Zealand win the toss and elect to bat first.
India go with an unchanged XI, while New Zealand include Nathan Smith for the injured Matt Henry.
Will Young and Rachin Ravindra give NZ a quick start and add 57 before Young is dismissed for 15.
NZ reach 69/1 at the end of the first powerplay (after 10 overs)
Kuldeep Yadav removes the dangerous Ravindra and Kane Williamson in quick succession.
Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham add 33 slow runs before Latham falls for 14.
Mitchell and Glenn Phillips are steady and add 57 before the latter is out for 34.
Mitchell bats over 100 balls, but only makes 63
Michael Bracewell fireworks take New Zealand to 251/7 in their allotted 50 overs.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill start quickly in the chase.
Santner gets Gill for 31 after drinks break with Phillips taking stunning catch.
Michael Bracewell removes Virat Kohli cheaply.
Ravindra gets the prize scalp of Rohit Sharma for 76 as spinners start to add pressure.
Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel are steady and add 61 before the former perishes for 48.
KL Rahul keeps his nerve and guides India to a famous win.
India win by 4 wickets and 6 balls to spare.
Player of the match- Rohit Sharma.
Player of the tournament- Rachin Ravindra
