ISLAMABAD: India secured their third ICC Champions Trophy title after defeating New Zealand by four wickets in a thrilling final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Pakistan hosted the tournament, with all matches, except those involving India, being played within the country. Below are the key highlights of the ICC Champions Trophy, from the opening ceremony to the final match.
Opening ceremony in Pakistan
Pakistan’s folk singer Arif Lohar (C) performs during the inauguration ceremony of the renovated Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on February 7, 2025 (Photo by Farooq NAEEM / AFP)
Ravindra’s fiery batting
New Zealand Rachin Ravindra has emerged as a top batter in the ICC Champions Trophy and made 263 runs in the event.
New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra avoids a bouncer during the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) final cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on March 9, 2025. (Photo by Ryan Lim / AFP)
Phillips’ superman catches
New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips takes a catch to dismiss South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada during the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) semi-final cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 5, 2025. (Photo by Asif HASSAN / AFP)
Zadran’s 177
Afghanistan Ibrahim Zadran has made 177 runs against England and became highest scorer in the tournament.
Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 28, 2025. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)
Henry’s bowling masterclass
New Zealand’s Matt Henry has emerged as the best bowler and most wicket-taking bowler in a single match in the Champions Trophy. He took ten wickets in the entire event while took 5 wickets against India in the tournament.
New Zealand’s Matt Henry (L) celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton as captain Temba Bavuma (R) looks on during the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) semi-final cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 5, 2025. (Photo by Asif HASSAN / AFP)
Kiwi’s highest-ever total
South Africa’s David Miller (L) is congratulated by New Zealand’s Kane Williamson for his innings and scoring a century (100 runs) at the end of the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) semi-final cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 5, 2025. (Photo by Asif HASSAN / AFP)
India lift trophy
India’s players celebrate with the trophy after winning the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) final cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on March 9, 2025. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)
Indian fans celebrate
An India fan throws back the ball to the field after New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell hit a six during the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) final cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on March 9, 2025. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)
