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Former India cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar opened up on KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer's performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The duo of Iyer and KL Rahul had a massive contribution on the slow pitches of Dubai during India's campaign in the Champions Trophy. Iyer scored 243 runs in five outings. On the other hand, KL Rahul, who batted in four out of five matches and scored 140 runs with three unbeaten knocks, including a 34-run match-winning knock in the final against New Zealand.
Following a roller-coaster year when he won the IPL and was dropped from the central contracts at the same time, Iyer has shown his value to the team. Vengsarkar could not be more pleased for the middle-order batter.
"Iyer did very well but I am not happy the way he got out in the final. He should have continued till the very end and finished the game. But happy to see him realise his potential," Vengsarkar told PTI.
Vengsarkar also questioned the management decision to demote KL Rahul's batting order in the mega event. KL Rahul batted at number six during the whole Champions Trophy.
Rohit-led India defeated New Zealand by four wickets at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. This was India's second consecutive ICC title win as Team India won the T20 World Cup in 2024 defeating South Africa in final.
Team India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament as they defeated Bangladesh, Pakistan and New Zealand in their group stage matches. The Men in Blue registered a four-wicket win against Australia to seal their berth for the final. India faced New Zealand in the final and defeated them by four wickets to win the title.
