India Triumphs in 2025 Champions Trophy, Santner Reflects on New Zealand's 'Bittersweet' Loss

In a thrilling finale of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, India clinched victory against New Zealand by four wickets. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner expressed mixed emotions over the defeat, praising his team's performance while acknowledging India's superior play, led by outstanding contributions from Rohit Sharma.

In an electrifying display of cricket prowess, India outshone New Zealand to win the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai. The match, played on Sunday, saw India secure a four-wicket victory, marking their third win in the tournament's history.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner described the loss as 'bittersweet,' applauding his team for competing fiercely against a formidable Indian side. Despite challenging India throughout the match, New Zealand faltered in crucial moments, something Santner noted in his post-match remarks.

Rohit Sharma's swift half-century, along with pivotal innings from Shreyas Iyer and devastating spells by Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav, propelled India to victory. Santner lauded Sharma's exceptional play, which was integral to India's triumph, highlighting the need to maintain resolve till the end in high-stakes games.

(With inputs from agencies.)