The ICC Champions Trophy

The ICC Champions Trophy, formerly known as the ICC KnockOut Trophy, is an international One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). First held in 1998, it was initially designed to bridge the gap between the ICC Cricket World Cup events and to promote cricket globally. The tournament features the top eight teams in the ICC one-day rankings, competing in a group stage followed by knockout rounds. After an eight-year pause, the Champions Trophy returned in 2025, marking a significant event in the cricket calendar.

In a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, India emerged victorious, defeating New Zealand in the final held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This marks India's third Champions Trophy win, cementing their position as the most successful team in the tournament's history.

Hosted primarily in Pakistan with one venue in the UAE, the event saw eight teams compete in 15 matches. India remained undefeated throughout the tournament, showcasing their dominance in the cricket world. The final match saw New Zealand set a target of 251/7, which India successfully chased down, winning by four wickets with one over to spare.

Rohit Sharma was named Player of the Match for his pivotal role in the final. The tournament also highlighted notable performances, including Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand being named Player of the Tournament and Ibrahim Zadran scoring the highest individual score in the competition's history with 177 runs for Afghanistan.