Synopsis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Team India's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy final, where they defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets. Rohit Sharma's leadership and contributions from the team secured this prestigious title for India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.Key Takeaways
- PM Modi congratulated Team India on their ICC Champions Trophy win.
- Rohit Sharma scored 76 runs in the final against New Zealand.
- India chased down 252 runs with an over to spare.
- India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.
- This win marks India's third Champions Trophy title.
New Delhi, March 9 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his admiration on Sunday for Team India, as they triumphed in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy. The Men in Blue, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, secured a convincing 4-wicket victory against New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
In a post on X, PM Modi remarked, “What a phenomenal match and an outstanding outcome! I am immensely proud of our cricket team for clinching the ICC Champions Trophy. Their performance throughout the tournament has been remarkable. Congratulations to our team for this fantastic all-round effort.”
During the final match, Captain Rohit Sharma emerged as the top scorer with 76 runs, while key contributions from Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya helped India secure their third Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket win over New Zealand.
Chasing a target of 252 runs seemed manageable for India on a pitch that offered little assistance to bowlers, but New Zealand’s resilience kept the pressure on. Following Rohit's departure after a powerful innings of 76 runs off 83 balls, India faced a tense moment in their chase. Nevertheless, India's deep batting lineup ensured they crossed the finish line with an over to spare.
Iyer contributed 48 runs from 62 balls, while Rahul remained composed, finishing with 34 not out off 33 balls, leading India to its third Champions Trophy title, previously won in 2002 and 2013, solidifying their status as the most successful team in the tournament's history.
This victory serves as a much-needed relief for the Indian squad and its devoted supporters following their disappointing outcome in the 2023 ODI World Cup on home turf. On a bright afternoon, contrasting half-centuries from New Zealand's all-rounders Daryl Mitchell (63 off 101 balls) and Michael Bracewell (53 not out off 40 balls) guided their team to a total of 251/7 in their allotted 50 overs.
India's spinners played a crucial role, collectively taking five wickets on a sluggish pitch, with wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy both claiming two wickets, while Ravindra Jadeja contributed one wicket, establishing a solid foundation for a consistently high-performing team.
Team India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. They started with a victory over Bangladesh, followed by a significant win against arch-rivals Pakistan. India also defeated New Zealand in their final league game, finishing as table toppers before overcoming Australia in the semi-final.
