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India had a sensational campaign at the Champions Trophy 2025 which culminated with their title triumph after their four-wicket win against New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International cricket stadium on March 9. Rohit Sharma's India completed the tournament undefeated, having defeated Bangladesh, Pakistan and New Zealand in the group stage and then Australia in the semifinal before gunning down BlackCaps in the summit clash.
Despite their unblemished record in the Champions Trophy 2025, one area where India experienced consistent misfortune was the toss. Captain Rohit Sharma's string of unfavorable coin flips continued, resulting in a sequence of 12 consecutive ODI toss losses. This equaled a record previously held by West Indies' Brian Lara. However, this statistical anomaly did not hinder the Indian team's performance as they went on to clinch their third Champions Trophy title.
Rohit Sharma on India's undefeated record in Champions Trophy
Meanwhile, right after their Champions Trophy title triumph, Rohit Sharma addressed India's undefeated record in the eight-team tournament.
“We went undefeated despite losing all five tosses. Yet, we still won the trophy. Across the five matches we played, we didn’t lose a single one. Winning a tournament without a single defeat is a massive achievement in itself, and it gives me immense satisfaction. To be honest, until we won the trophy, no one really thought about it. But after the victory, it hit us—we had gone through the entire tournament undefeated. That realization made it even more special. It’s difficult to put into words how that feels right now,” the captain said in an exclusive interaction with JioHotstar.
While praising his teammates after India's Champions Trophy glory, Rohit said that it was materialised due to unity and the clear understanding of roles among its members. He stressed that this cohesion and defined responsibilities were crucial factors in their ability to perform consistently at a high level.
“We have an incredibly solid team, and it’s a joy to play alongside such committed individuals. Everyone knows their role and responsibilities. Of course, emotions run high on the field. Sometimes, I get a bit carried away, but it’s all in the spirit of the game. The words exchanged on the ground aren’t meant to hurt anyone or show off—they are just an expression of our passion. At the end of the day, our main goal is to win, and we are ready to do whatever it takes to achieve that,” he added.
India's win in the Champions Trophy final marked a historic moment, as they surpassed Australia to claim a record third title in the tournament. This win adds to their previous triumphs in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and 2013. Notably, the title glory came just eight months after Rohit Sharma guided the team to their second T20 World Cup title in Barbados.
