Rohit Sharma becomes first-ever captain in the World to achieve this historic feat after leading India to Champions Trophy 2025 title triumph

India stormed into the record books after defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 final for record-breaking third title in the tournament. This marked Rohit Sharma's second consecutive ICC title win in less than a year, following their T20 World Cup 2024 win. In the 252-run chase, Rohit Sharma led from the front and delivered a masterful knock of 83-ball 76, which came handy in India's historic win. With this Rohit Sharma scripted history as he became the first captain in the world to clock a massive milestone.

Rohit Sharma scripts history after leading India to Champions Trophy title win

Rohit Sharma was awarded the Player of the Match in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. This made him the first captain in cricket history to win the Player of the Match award in a Champions Trophy final.

Moreover, Rohit Sharma now joins MS Dhoni as the second captain to have won both the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy. He also stands alongside Dhoni as the second Indian captain to have secured multiple ICC titles, further solidifying his place among India's greatest cricketing leaders.

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New Zealand's decision to bat first after winning the toss initially seemed promising, as Rachin Ravindra and Will Young established a strong opening partnership, marking the first fifty-run stand against India in the tournament. However, the introduction of spin bowlers by Indian captain Rohit Sharma quickly shifted the momentum, placing the New Zealand batsmen under considerable pressure.

Varun Chakravarthy initiated the breakthrough by dismissing Will Young, and Kuldeep Yadav further disrupted the innings with wickets on consecutive overs, removing Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. Throughout the middle overs, Daryl Mitchell played a stabilizing role, scoring a patient 63 runs from 101 balls. Michael Bracewell's aggressive late surge, scoring 53 runs off 40 deliveries, propelled New Zealand to a total of 251/7. Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav were the standout bowlers for India, each claiming two wickets.

India's run chase began with an explosive innings from captain Rohit Sharma, who smashed 76 runs. Despite a strong start, the middle overs proved challenging, with the quick dismissals of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma creating tension. However, crucial contributions from Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Axar Patel ultimately guided India to victory.