India rode on Rohit Sharma's captain's knock on the big day and an all-round effort from their spinners to beat New Zealand by four wickets. India were crowned the Champions of Champions for the third time in history.

"I think the way Rohit Sharma played kind of took it away from us," Santner said at the post-match press conference after India successfully chased down 252 in a tense finish on Sunday.

India have been given a fantastic start again, with captain Rohit Sharma dictating terms early, having struck two fours and a six inside the first two overs. India 22/0 after 2 overs.

Mitchell Santner lauded Indian captain Rohit Sharma and his opening partner Shubman Gill for taking the game away from them in the Champions Trophy 2025 final.

As India and New Zealand gear up for their final group-stage match in the ICC Champions Trophy, cricket astrologer Greenstone Lobo offers insights, suggesting India's well-balanced squad and recent setbacks could fuel a comeback.

Rohit Sharma played a pivotal knock in the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, smashing a 41-ball half-century.

In the middle of the 7th over, being bowled by Shami, Kohli spotted something and decided to speak to Rohit Sharma to change the proceedings.

India vice captain Shubman Gill lavished praise on skipper Rohit Sharma for his strategy in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Team India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to win their seventh ICC title.