22:54 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ Live Score: INDIA are the CHAMPIONS

Rohit Sharma led from the front with a crucial 76, complementing a stellar spin bowling performance, as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to secure a record third Champions Trophy title on Sunday.Chasing 252 for victory, India got off to a blazing start courtesy of their skipper’s first half-century of the tournament. KL Rahul then held his nerve with an unbeaten 34, guiding India home with six balls to spare in the final at Dubai.This triumph adds to India’s Champions Trophy wins in 2002 and 2013, making them the only team to win the tournament three times—surpassing Australia’s two titles.As the world’s top-ranked ODI side, India remained unbeaten throughout the eight-nation tournament, which was played across Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.On a sluggish Dubai pitch that favored spin, India’s bowlers applied pressure to keep New Zealand in check. Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav bagged two wickets each, restricting the Black Caps to 251/7 after they elected to bat first.Daryl Mitchell’s steady 63 and a late flourish from Michael Bracewell (53* off 40 balls) helped New Zealand post a competitive total, but the absence of lead pacer Matt Henry—ruled out due to a shoulder injury—proved costly. To add to their woes, Kane Williamson, who managed just 11 with the bat, was unable to take the field due to a quad strain.India’s chase began with Rohit taking on the pace attack, smashing regular boundaries, including a six and two fours in one over off Nathan Smith. The captain reached his fifty in just 41 balls, putting India firmly in control.New Zealand’s spinners then fought back. Glenn Phillips produced a sensational diving catch at extra cover to dismiss Shubman Gill (31) off Mitchell Santner’s bowling.Michael Bracewell struck in the very next over, trapping Virat Kohli lbw for just one, shifting the momentum in New Zealand’s favor as runs became hard to come by.Rohit, after playing out a maiden over from Bracewell, tried to break free but was stumped by Tom Latham off Rachin Ravindra, leaving India at 122/3 after a solid 105-run opening stand.Shreyas Iyer (48) steadied the chase, surviving a dropped catch by Kyle Jamieson before eventually falling to Santner. India lost Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya in quick succession, but Rahul remained composed, anchoring the innings.With Ravindra Jadeja at the other end, Rahul guided India to victory, with Jadeja hitting the winning boundary to trigger celebrations in a stadium packed with Indian supporters.India’s strategic decision to play four spinners in their last three matches proved decisive, reinforcing their dominance on the Dubai surface.With this triumph, India cemented their legacy as the most successful team in Champions Trophy history, winning the prestigious title without losing a single match.

22:42 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ Live Score: Rohit Sharma collects the winners trophy

Jay Shah steps forward to present the prestigious trophy. Rohit Sharma proudly lifts it high, sparking wild celebrations. The rest of the Indian team joins him on the podium, all smiles and cheers. As the confetti rains down in the background, India celebrates in style beneath the CHAMPIONS 2024 board!

22:40 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ Live Score: Time to wear White Blazers

The Indian team now steps forward to receive their iconic white blazers, a symbol of Champions Trophy glory. The team will collect their jackets from Roger Binny.

22:35 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ Live Score: ‘I want to appreciate everyone who came out and supported us’ – Rohit Sharma

I want to appreciate everyone who came out and supported us. The crowd here has been magnificent, it is not our home ground but they made our home ground. The number of people that came here to watch us play, to give them that win was satsifying. Not just this game but right through, our spinners in particular, there’s too much expectations when you are playing on a pitch like that. We do understand their strengths and used it to our advantage. Very solid mind, nevers gets over-rawed by the pressure around him, that’s the resason we wanted to have him in the middle phase, there’s a bit of calmness when he bats and picks the right shot to play to the situation, he gives the freedom to others to play freely like Hardik. He has got something different about him. When we are playing on such pitches we want the batters to do something different. He didn’t start off in the tournament for us, but when he played against New Zealand and picked up a 5-fer, we wanted to maximise that. He has great quality in his bowling.

– ROHIT SHARMA, India captain

22:34 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ Live Score: Chants of Rohit! Rohit!

Finally, it’s Rohit Sharma’s turn!

Chants of “Rohit, Rohit” echo around the stadium as he steps forward, soaking in the applause.

22:32 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ Live Score: The triumphant Indian team now steps up

The triumphant Indian team now steps up to the podium to collect their winners’ medals. Varun is the one to receive the honour.

22:31 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ Live Score: ‘We were beaten by a good side’

It has been a good tournament. We had challenges along the way, but we have grown as a group and played some good cricket. We were beaten by a good side who turned up today. Lot of good stuff from our group, guys stepping up at different times and that’s all you can ask as a captain. It was good bowling. We lost a couple of wickets after the powerplay. Credit to the way their spinners bowled, all four of them, world class. We were 25 under but we had a total, we tried to fight and that’s what we did. He keeps doing it doesn’t he.

Mitchell Santner, New Zealand captain

22:28 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Presentation time!

The stage is set for the presentations. Aaron Finch steps forward with the trophy and places it at the center of the dais.

The match officials, led by referee Ranjan Madugalle, make their way to the podium to receive their medals.

22:26 (IST) Mar 09

In a delightful post-match moment, Indian cricketing stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma lit up the Dubai International Cricket Stadium with their ‘Dandiya’ steps.After India’s thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final, the two Indian icons celebrated in style — by performing an impromptu Dandiya dance, using the match stumps as their sticks.Smiling from ear to ear, Kohli and Rohit twirled their stumps, recreating the vibrant Gujarati folk dance, much to the amusement of teammates and fans alike.The playful celebration symbolised not just a major trophy win, but also a heartfelt camaraderie at the end of a historic night.”It’s been amazing, we wanted to bounce back after a tough Australian tour, and wanted to win a big tournament, so to win the Champions Trophy is amazing. So much talent in the dressing room, they’re trying to take their game further and we’re just happy to be of help (role of the seniors), sharing our experience and that’s what makes this Indian team so strong,” said Kohli after his second Champions Trophy title.”It is very nice. We played some really good cricket through the tournament, to come out and have the result our way is a great feeling, very happy with how we played this game. It is not natural to me but it is something I really wanted to do, when you are trying something different you need the backing of the team and they were with me, Rahul bhai in the 2023 World Cup and now with Gauti bhai,” Skipper Rohit, who was also awarded the Man of the Match, said in the post-match presentation.Earlier, India chased down 252, with captain Rohit leading from the front with a fluent 76 off 83 balls, setting the tone.KL Rahul remained calm under pressure, finishing unbeaten on 34, guiding India to 254/6 in 49 overs and sealing their third Champions Trophy title.New Zealand had earlier posted a competitive 251/7, powered by gritty half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53).Despite a brisk start, the Black Caps were pulled back by India’s spinners, led by Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy, on a dry, turning pitch.This victory comes just a year after India lifted the 2024 T20 World Cup, further solidifying their dominance in white-ball cricket.All of India’s matches in this tournament were played in Dubai, with the team not traveling to host nation Pakistan due to government-imposed security concerns.

22:24 (IST) Mar 09

India continued their dominant run in ICC tournaments, defeating New Zealand by four wickets to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. With this victory, India ended their long wait for an ICC ODI title, their first since the 2013 Champions Trophy triumph under MS Dhoni.This marks India’s third Champions Trophy title, making them the most successful team in the tournament’s history, having previously won in 2002 and 2013. The win follows India’s T20 World Cup victory in 2024, underlining their resurgence in global cricket.India also avenged their defeat to New Zealand in the 2000 Champions Trophy final, which remains the Kiwis’ only ICC limited-overs title.The latest triumph adds another feather to India’s ICC trophy cabinet, which now boasts two ODI World Cups, two T20 World Cups, and three Champions Trophy titles, reaffirming their status as one of the world’s most successful cricketing nations.Rohit Sharma leads from the frontChasing 252, India reached the target with an over to spare, as all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja hit the winning boundary off William O’Rourke in the penultimate over. Captain Rohit Sharma led the chase with a composed 76 off 83 balls, forging a 105-run opening stand with Shubman Gill (31 off 50).New Zealand fought back with their spinners, as Mitchell Santner (2/46), Michael Bracewell (2/28), and Rachin Ravindra (1/47) applied pressure with timely wickets. However, Shreyas Iyer (48 off 62) and Axar Patel (29 off 40) steadied India’s innings after a brief collapse. KL Rahul (34 not out) and Hardik Pandya (18) then played vital cameos to guide India over the line.New Zealand’s fight with the batEarlier, Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell struck crucial half-centuries to propel New Zealand to a competitive total of 251/7.Opting to bat first, the Kiwis started well, with Rachin Ravindra (37 off 29) and Will Young (15 off 23) adding 57 runs for the first wicket. However, India’s spinners wrested control, as Varun Chakaravarthy (2/45) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) dismantled the middle order.Kuldeep struck immediately, dismissing Ravindra and later removing Kane Williamson (11). Varun provided the early breakthrough by trapping Young LBW before sending back Glenn Phillips (34). At 165/5 in the 38th over, New Zealand was in trouble. Mitchell’s patient 63 off 101 balls and Bracewell’s counter-attacking 53 not out off 40 helped their team recover. Their 46-run stand for the sixth wicket added stability, with Bracewell’s late blitz of two sixes and three fours pushing the total past 250.A long wait ends for India, another begins for New ZealandWhile India celebrated an end to their 12-year wait for an ODI trophy, New Zealand’s search for an elusive ODI title continues. Their last ICC final triumph came in the 2021 World Test Championship.With this latest triumph, India’s dominance in world cricket is firmly re-established. Having won two ICC titles in under a year, they now set their sights on defending their T20 World Cup crown in 2026 and adding to their rich legacy.

22:22 (IST) Mar 09

The moment Ravindra Jadeja made connection he knew it was done. The left-hander was so excited after hitting the winning runs that he ran into New Zealand seamer William O’Rourke. But nobody was complaining. KL Rahul, with another ice-cool hand under pressure, raised his arms and started the celebration. Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh were the first ones to sprint to the middle and were followed by Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar as the senior players celebrated with head coach Gautam Gambhir right outside the change room. The fireworks began, players draped in the tri-colour, the crowd grooved to the tunes of “Lehra do” and “Chak de India” as unbeaten India finished the job with an over to spare in the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium. It wasn’t a stiff target, 252 runs, but the sluggish surface meant there were just enough ups and downs. There was drama in store during the half-way stage of the chase as after two tight overs, Rohit Sharma decided to jump out of his crease against Rachin Ravindra in the 27th over but made a huge mess and was stumped for a 83-ball 76. The crowd, which had found its voice thanks to the opener’s blazing start, was reduced to pin-drop silence as he dragged himself back to the change room.For most of that walk, his head remained down and the thousands in the stands couldn’t believe what they just saw. India were reduced to 122/3, from a comfortable 105/0 and the quick wickets brought New Zealand back in the game, thanks to familiar approach – the spin choke.India were blazing away during their pursuit of the 252-run target and Rohit walked the intent talk as he went after everything from word go. There hops out of the crease to manufacture strokes, a neat pickup, exquisite cover-drive and some delightful strokes during the half-century which set the tone for the chase. His partner Shubman Gill was happy to play the waiting game from the other end as Rohit continued to farm most of the strike, and score bulk of the runs at a brisk pace.It had been the approach which he has been following for the last two years now but Sunday’s final was the rare occasion where he shifted gears and looked to bat when the run-making was difficult vs spin. The likes of Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell and Rachin Ravindra sucked momentum out of the Indian innings but enough depth in batting featuring quality players of spin ensured there was no late drama in store.When Shreyas Iyer combined with Axar Patel, the two put on vital 61 runs, and upped the run-scoring tempo. Iyer, in particular, took his chances versus spin and even hit a gigantic six before he got a life on the next delivery.Run-making wasn’t easy but Iyer took calculated chances in the second half of his 62-ball 48 before Ravindra took a sharp catch to send India’s middle-order rock back to the hut.There were still 69 to get but enough wickets in hands allowed the lower order to control the chase and Rahul played another fluent hand to finish the job. The Men in Blue crossed the line with four wickets in hand, get their hands on the white blazers and their third ICC Champions Trophy title.

22:20 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: ‘Was a glorious final’ – Rachin Ravindra

Certainly is bitter-sweet. Was a glorious final. The individual accolades are great and playing for a team is great. [What makes you such a great ICC player?] Maybe we get to play on a good wicket.

I like playing tournament cricket because you are playing for a goal. Very proud of my past. Have so many people to thank. It would have been nice to have the icing on the cake with the trophy but cricket is a cruel game.

All members of the squad have a part to play. There isn’t an established player or a newbie. We go about our business and play like a team.

– Rachin Ravindra, Player of the Tournament

22:14 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Rachin Ravindra is the Player of the Series

22:13 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: ‘To have the result our way is a great feeling’ – Rohit Sharma

It is very nice. We played some good cricket though the tournament. To have the result our way is a great feeling. [Aggressive style] Not natural to me, but something I really wanted to do. When you are doing something different, you have to have the backing of the team and management. I spoke to Rahul bhai earlier and now Gauti bhai as well. It is something I really wanted to do. I have played all these years in a different style, and now we are getting the results with this. We have to understand the nature of the surfaces and I was very clear about how I wanted to execute the first five-six overs. I have gotten out as well earlier, but the execution matters. The depth gives me the freedom and it helps. With Jadeja coming at 8, it gives you the confidence to go hard up front. As long as I am clear in my mind, it is great.

– ROHIT SHARMA

22:08 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Rohit Sharma is the Player of the Match

22:04 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: ‘It’s been amazing, we wanted to bounce back after a tough Australia tour’

It’s been amazing, we wanted to bounce back after a tough Australia tour. Lovely playing with a bunch of amazing youngsters. They’re stepping up and taking India in the right direction. After playing for so long, you look forward to playing under pressure. To win titles, the whole team has to step up in different games. People have played such impactful knocks and had spells, that collective effort is what has done it for us. I try to speak to these guys, try to share my experience, tell them how I’ve played for so long. When you leave, you want to leave in a better position. So many impactful knocks Gill, Shreyas, Rahul, et al have played. The team is in good hands. We’ve always been in awe of what NZ can do with limited no. of players. They come in with a set plan. Every fielder knows where the bowler will bowl. They have immense belief in their skills, best fielding side. Huge shoutout to them. Sad to see a very good friend (Kane Williamson) on the losing side, only love between us.

– VIRAT KOHLI

22:04 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: ‘For the most time, I sat back and enjoyed Rohit’s batting’

Felt amazing. For the most time, I sat back and enjoyed Rohit’s batting. He told me doesn’t matter how the scoreboard gap is, the aim was to bat till the end. We missed out in 2023, happy to win eight ODIs back to back.

Seeing the intensity with which he plays with is amazing. He keeps telling us to give it everything and backs it up. NZ are very consistent and execute plans accurately. We know they give it their all. They showed it tonight with the consistency.

– SHUBMAN GILL

22:03 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: ‘Luckily my batting wasn’t needed’

Luckily my batting wasn’t needed. KL and Hardik did brilliantly. I don’t believe in favorites tags but we have been doing brilliantly. This win is dedicated to our fans. It is easy to say that four spinners in the team, but it is very tough to manage four spinners. There was a lot of planning and all credit to Rohit bhai. Big party tonight.

– KULDEEP YADAV

22:03 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: ‘It was a sudden inclusion’

It was a sudden inclusion and I didn’t expect it to turn out like this. It’s a dream come true. We had to stick to our lengths.

Varun Chakaravarthy

22:02 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: INDIA are the CHAMPIONS

Skipper Rohit Sharma led by example with a brilliant half-century as a determined India held their nerve to secure an unprecedented third Champions Trophy title, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final on Sunday.Bowling first after Rohit endured his 12th consecutive toss loss, India’s spinners put on a masterclass, restricting New Zealand to 251/7 in 50 overs. Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/45) were instrumental in applying the brakes on the Kiwi batting lineup.Chasing 252, India got over the line with six balls to spare, thanks to key contributions from Rohit (76 off 83) and Shreyas Iyer (48 off 62).For New Zealand, Daryl Mitchell (63 off 101), Michael Bracewell (53* off 40), and Rachin Ravindra (37 off 29) were the standout performers with the bat.India faced a few tense moments in the chase, especially after being comfortably placed at 183/3 in the 38th over. However, KL Rahul (34* off 33) displayed remarkable composure to guide the team home, supported by a quickfire 18 from Hardik Pandya.With this victory, India completed a flawless campaign, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament—a testament to their dominance.Having previously won the Champions Trophy in 2002 and 2013, India now stand alone as the only team to lift the prestigious title three times.

21:58 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: ‘Always amazing to win an ICC event’

Always amazing to win an ICC event. I remember 2017 very closely, couldn’t finish that time. Very pleased to have done it here. KL was calm, he took his chances at the right time. He has immense talent, no one can time it as well as him.

– Hardik Pandya

21:58 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: ‘Hardik and KL were great’

That is how it is with me; sometimes a hero, sometimes a zero. The wicket was not easy for a new batter. Hardik and KL were great. Winning the CT is a huge thing. If you don’t win a big tournament after playing so long, it hurts.

– Ravindra Jadeja

21:57 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: ‘Hard to put in words’

Not sure I can say this on air but I was s****** myself. As confident as I could be that I could get over the line. Keeping composure is all that matters, happy to have done it this time. I’ve batted in times like this in three out of the five games. Hard to put in words, but the team has pure skill. The way we’ve all had to play cricket growing up, we faced pressure from the time we became professional cricketers. The BCCI have groomed all of them and we’ve challenging ourselves to get better.

– KL Rahul

21:56 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Kohli and Rohit perform dandiya

The Dubai sky is lit up as Team India lift the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title. The players exchange warm greetings and congratulatory handshakes on the field. Jadeja, Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh celebrate with the iconic Gangnam style moves.

Kohli and Rohit perform dandiya using the stumps in their joyous celebration.

21:53 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Thrilling FINAL!

A match that genuinely deserved its status as a final, with momentum shifting between both teams, but India emerged victorious in a nail-biting chase. The Indian team rightfully claimed the 2025 Champions Trophy. Having stumbled at the last stage in 2017, they have now achieved their objective and secured the championship.

Although disappointed, New Zealand should be proud of their determined campaign, fighting valiantly until the conclusion, displaying the characteristic resilience of their national side, who consistently demonstrate unwavering determination.

21:50 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: CHAMPIONS

21:49 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: India clinch third Champions Trophy title

FOUR! Ravindra Jadeja seals the deal in style. He smashes O’Rourke for a boundary.

India beat New Zealand by four wickets to clinch ICC Champions Trophy 2025 titleA third title for India in the competition

21:43 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Excellent running from Jadeje-KL

Excellent running between the wickets from Jadeja and KL Rahul. Jadeja doesn’t want to waste time. He is hitting in vacant areas and taking quick couples.

21:41 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: WICKET! Pandya falls!

WICKET! Kyle Jamieson dismisses Hardik Pandya for 18. Game is still alive – Ravi Shastri says on air. Short from the pacer. Pandya gets a top edge and Jamieson makes no mistake and takes an easy grab.

India need 11 runs in 15 balls.

21:29 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: SIX for Pandya!

SIX! Pandya show begins now. He smashes the ball over Rachin Ravindra’s head. That’s a mammoth hit.

India need 26 runs in 29 balls.

21:25 (IST) Mar 09

India vs New Zealand Live Score: FOUR!

FOUR! KL Rahul finds the gap this time. Half volley from Will O’Rourke. KL Rahul sends the ball through covers.

India need 34 runs in 34 balls.

21:21 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: End of Santner’s spell!

That’s the end of Mitchell Santner’s 10 overs. He ends with figures 10-0-46-2. OVERS: 10Maiden: 0Runs: 46 Wicket: 2 (Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer)

21:13 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: WICKET! Axar falls!

WICKET! Michael Bracewell dismisses Axar Patel for 29 runs. CAUGHT IN THE AIR! A lapse in concentration costs Axar Patel his wicket! New Zealand continue to secure important dismissals, with Michael Bracewell delivering another vital breakthrough! His bowling performance has been consistently outstanding throughout!INDIA 203/5, need 49 runs in 51 balls vs NEW ZEALAND

21:10 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: Overs 31-40 Highlights – 55 Runs | 1 Wicket

• New Zealand maintains tight control over the scoring.
• Iyer finds a boundary off Phillips to ease the pressure.
• The required run rate climbs past six runs per over.
• Iyer smashes a six to bring up a 50-run partnership.
• A lucky escape for Iyer as Jamieson drops him on 44 off Phillips.
• Axar gets his first boundary, driving O’Rourke for four.
• Santner provides the breakthrough, dismissing Iyer for 48.

21:09 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: 200 up!

200 comes up for India.

KL Rahul is looking in superb touch. Axar Patel is well-set too. India need 51 runs in 55 balls.

21:08 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: Biggie!

SIX! Mitchell Santner to KL Rahul. The right hander smokes this over the bowler’s head for a biggie.

India need 53 runs in 56 balls.

21:03 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: SIX for Axar!

SIX! Brilliant shot from Axar Patel. He slog sweeps over deep backward square leg fence.

India need 62 runs in 65 balls.

21:01 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: WICKET! Iyer goes!

WICKET! Mitchell Santner ends Shreyas Iyer’s stay at 48. Santner gets a crucial breakthrough! He delivers a length ball close to the stumps, targeting the batter’s body. Shreyas Iyer attempts to pull the delivery over backward square leg, but due to the tight line, he fails to generate sufficient power or elevation. Rachin Ravindra executes a brilliant diving catch, lunging to his left to complete the dismissal.

INDIA 183/4, need 69 runs in 68 balls vs NEW ZEALAND

20:59 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: DRINKS!

An exhilarating period of cricket! India has managed to stabilise their innings following the rapid loss of wickets, with Shreyas Iyer proving his dependability once again, whilst receiving steadfast assistance from Axar Patel. The equation stands at 69 runs required from 72 deliveries, and India’s position looks promising, particularly with their potent batting order still at their disposal. Although New Zealand’s bowling has shown precision, the missed opportunity to dismiss Shreyas Iyer, when Kyle Jamieson failed to hold onto the catch, could prove decisive. The Kiwis find themselves in urgent need of breakthroughs to regain control and intensify the match situation.

20:49 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: DROPPED!

OH, KYLE JAMIESON! The New Zealand players stand with their hands on heads! The delivery, both full and rapid, targeting middle and leg stump, causes Shreyas Iyer to mistime his shot, sending the ball airborne towards long on. Kyle Jamieson struggles to spot the ball against the bright lights and fails to collect it in time. He drops a straightforward catch, whilst the batsmen manage to complete a single.

20:49 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: SIX for Iyer!

SIX! India needed this. Shreyas Iyer smokes this over deep midwicket for a 109m six. That is huge. Superb shot.

20:44 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: Bowling change!

Mitchell Santner brings William ORourke into the attack. Can he get a success here? New Zealand need a wicket or two to put more pressure on India.

20:36 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: 150 up!

FOUR! Phillips to Shreyas Iyer. The right hander smashes the ball towards deep square leg fence. Chapman at square leg dives but fails to reach the ball. Would have been a big wicket for New Zealand.

INDIA 154/3, need 98 runs

20:29 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: Overs 21-30 Highlights – 28 Runs | 1 Wicket

• Iyer gets off the mark with a boundary off Santner.
• New Zealand spinners tighten the grip on India’s scoring.
• Bracewell delivers a maiden over to Iyer in the 26th.
• Ravindra strikes big, dismissing Rohit (76) via stumping.
• Consecutive maiden overs put India under pressure.
• Young nearly pulls off a stunning catch, but Iyer survives with a six.

20:28 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: Three wickets for 17 runs!

New Zealand spinners pulled themselves back in the hunt in the ICC Champions Trophy final, removing Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for 17 runs to halt India’s strong start at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.Chasing 252 for a record third title, India had been cruising thanks to a 105-run opening partnership between captain Rohit Sharma (76 off 83) and Gill (31 off 50). This was only the third century opening stand in a Champions Trophy final, putting India firmly in the driver’s seat.Century opening stands in Champions Trophy finals141 – Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar (IND) vs NZ, Nairobi, 2000128 – Azhar Ali, Fakhar Zaman (PAK) vs IND, The Oval, 2017105 – Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (IND) vs NZ, Dubai, 2025However, New Zealand’s captain Mitchell Santner provided the breakthrough in the 19th over, dismissing Gill with the help of a breathtaking catch by Glenn Phillips at cover. Phillips pulled off an acrobatic one-handed stunner, leaping high to pluck the ball out of the air just as it seemed destined for the boundary.The very next over saw Michael Bracewell strike a decisive blow, trapping Virat Kohli LBW for two-ball 1. Kohli reviewed the decision, but the ball-tracking confirmed it was plumb in front, stunning the Dubai crowd into silence.After squeezing the run flow, Rachin Ravindra then ended India skipper innings in the 27th over as Rohit was out stumped while trying to break the shackles. From 105/0 in 18.3 overs, India were reduced to 122/3 in 26.1 overs, giving New Zealand a chance to make a comeback in the contest.Earlier, New Zealand posted 251/7, thanks to crucial half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell (63 off 101) and Bracewell (53 off 40). India’s spinners, Varun Chakaravarthy (2/45) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/40), controlled the middle overs, but Bracewell’s late surge ensured the Kiwis set a competitive target.With three quick wickets, New Zealand have clawed back into the contest. India though have a good batting depth, so the Kiwis will need more wickets soon to go on top.

20:19 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: SIX for Iyer!

SIX! Michael Bracewell to Shreyas Iyer. The right hander smashes the ball high. Will Young is there. He jumps, collects the ball and throws the ball back. But his effort goes in vain. H has touched the ropes. It’s a SIX

20:13 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: WICKET! Rohit falls!

WICKET!

Rachin Ravindra ends Rohit Sharma’s stay at 76. The mounting pressure from dot deliveries has taken its toll on the batter! New Zealand have made a remarkable comeback in this match! Rachin Ravindra claims the crucial wicket of Rohit! The delivery, pitched short and on off stump, spins away from the right-handed batter. Rohit Sharma advances down the track, intending to loft it straight over the bowler’s head but misjudges the line completely. The ball lands, turns past his outside edge, and Tom Latham completes the dismissal behind the stumps.

INDIA 122/3 in 26.1 overs vs NEW ZEALAND (TARGET: 252)

20:12 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: Maiden from Bracewell

Brilliant bowling from New Zealand. Michael Bracewell bowled a maiden.

20:10 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: Magnificent! Phillips takes one-handed blinder to dismiss Gill

20:07 (IST) Mar 09

IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: STAT ATTACK!

Shreyas Iyer vs NZ in ODIs (before today)

103 (107)52(57)62(63)80(76)49(59)33(39)105(70) – CWC 2023 SF79(98)

563 runs at 70.37, SR: 100.71

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India vs New Zealand highlights, Champions Trophy Final: Indian team stalwart Virat Kohli was one of the happiest players after the ICC Champions Trophy final win against New Zealand not because they won the silverware but also due to the depth they possess in their squad. Kohli said that India have the squad that can take on the world for the next eight years. Captain Rohit Sharma’s 76-run knock set the tone of India’s 252 chase while Shreyas Iyer’s 48 and KL Rahul’s unbeaten 34 guided the side over the line with one over to spare. Axar Patel (29) and Hardik Pandya (18) also contributed cameo innings to take the side closer to victory in a pulsating encounter. “It’s been amazing, we wanted to bounce back after a tough Australian tour, and wanted to win a big tournament, so to win the Champions Trophy is amazing. So much talent in the dressing room, they’re trying to take their game further and we’re just happy to be of help (role of the seniors), sharing our experience and that’s what makes this Indian team so strong,” Kohli said after the match. “These are the things you want to play (for titles), playing under pressure and putting your hand up. The whole team, everyone has put their hands up sometimes or other (during the course of the tournament), everyone has put up impactful performances, we’ve been part of an amazing team, the amount of work we’ve done in the practice sessions, it feels great (to win). “When you leave, you want to leave the team in a better place, I feel we’ve a squad that’s ready to take on the world for the next 8 years. Shubman has been outstanding, Shreyas has played some top knocks, KL has finished games and Hardik has been superb with the bat,” he added. The 36-year-old lauded the grit and determination of New Zealand and praised their attacking and competitive nature. “Amazing (on the New Zealand team), we’ve always been in awe with what they can do, the limited number of players in the talent pool, but they just execute plans so well, they keep playing the kind of cricket that keeps them very much in the game. They’re always been attacking and supportive of the bowlers. “Credit to them, easily the best fielding unit, sad to see a very good friend of mine to be on the losing side (on Kane Wiliamson), but they’re always so good and they keep doing the basics well. That’s what makes them such a competitive unit,” Kohli said. It was India’s third Champions Trophy title – the most by any team in the eight-team tournament.