India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to win the Champions Trophy. The victory confirmed India’s position as the leading white-ball cricket team globally. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar celebrated the win with a spontaneous dance. The 75-year-old’s celebration went viral on social media. India have won 22 out of their last 23 completed matches at the global stage. Their only defeat came against Australia in the 2023 50-overs World Cup final. Captain Rohit Sharma led the team with a quick 76 runs in the final match. KL Rahul’s unbeaten 34 runs in closing overs helped India achieve the target of 252 runs with one over remaining. New Zealand put up a strong defence of their 251-7 total, with Michael Bracewell delivering an impressive all-round performance. However, India, the current T20 world champions, successfully claimed their second consecutive global title. The Indian team maintained an unbeaten record throughout the tournament, securing their second straight ICC title under Sharma’s leadership.