The Men in Blue lifted the ICC Champions Trophy after a thrilling final against New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, March 9. India chased down a target of 252 runs with four wickets in hand, thanks to captain Rohit Sharma’s gritty 76-run knock. Shreyas Iyer contributed a crucial 48, while KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 34 off 33 balls to guide India home. Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya had inevitable contributions, while Ravindra Jadeja hit the winning run. This victory marks India’s third Champions Trophy title, making them the joint-most successful team in the tournament’s history. With this win, India not only earned the prestigious silverware but also secured a massive prize of $2.24 million (₹19.45 crore). Runners-up New Zealand, despite putting up a strong fight, had to settle for $1.12 million (₹9.72 crore). Read also: Absence of PCB Official at CT Ceremony angers legends Prize distribution and Champions Trophy overview The two losing semifinalists, Australia and South Africa, were awarded $560,000 (₹4.86 crore) each for their impressive performances. Meanwhile, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, who finished third in their respective groups, received $350,000 (₹3.04 crore) each. Pakistan and England, who failed to progress beyond the group stage, got $140,000 (₹1.21 crore) a piece. The 2025 Champions Trophy, featuring eight teams, was played over 19 days across Pakistan and Dubai. India’s dominant campaign saw them staying undefeated winning all five matches, including crucial victories over Bangladesh, Pakistan, Australia, and New Zealand. Rohit Sharma’s men defeated Bangladesh and Pakistan by six wickets each in the group stage, while their semifinal and final wins over Australia and New Zealand came by four wickets each. Pakistan, the defending champions, had a disappointing outing under Mohammad Rizwan’s leadership. The team failed to win a single match, including a 60-run loss to New Zealand in the tournament opener and a six-wicket defeat to India.