In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India Vs New Zealand, India’s captain Rohit Sharma displayed masterclass to step up when it mattered most. After some low scores in the tournament, expectations from the seasoned opener rose. An innings that reaffirmed his status as one of the most dangerous batters in world cricket was witnessed by the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
A Fiery Start Under Pressure
India was set a target of 252 by New Zealand, and it was very necessary to get a good start. Rohit struck immediately: the second ball, a pull shot in crooked show-off fashion, was sent for a six, and the very next over, he located the ropes.
A Display of Class and Power
Rohit’s dominance over the Kiwi pacers was on a high. A monstrous 93-metre-six off Nathan Smith left viewers dumbstruck. Going in a calculated aggression, the Indian captain combined fearless majestic shots with power-hitting and elegant stroke play in taking on the bowlers with handpicked audacity: none could contain him by the eighth at which he got the better of New Zealand’s attack – two boundaries and yet another gargantuan six.
Milestone Moment in the Final
The turning point in the innings came when Rohit scored his first fifty in an ICC event final: off 41 balls, a mark of his pressure-handling abilities. It was a statement performance signifying why he is called the “Godfather of Cricket” in today’s limited-over cricket.
A Skipper Leading from the Front
Beyond numbers, the innings were an exposition on Rohit as a leader. A flying start ensured that India got some early momentum towards the chase. His innings inspired the team and sent an equally strong message to the rival side. There was an emotional dimension to the moment, with his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, in the stands watching her husband deliver on the biggest stage.
India’s Pursuit of Glory
Rohit’s fireworks had set the stage for the Indian middle order to finish off the job. Through his aggressive play against the bowlers during the powerplay overs, Rohit allowed India to always stay ahead in the chase, one step closer to the realization of another ICC title. Fans all around the world tuned in to watch live cricket for free on Winexch and be a part of one of the memorable knocks ever seen in the history of Champions Trophy.