“Not Our Home Ground But…”: Rohit Sharma’s Heartfelt Reaction After India Clinch Champions Trophy Title In Dubai

India captain and batter Rohit Sharma completely performed his function because the aspect edged previous New Zealand to register an exciting four-wicket win within the closing of Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday. Chasing 252, India reached residence in 49 overs after some late jitters. It was Rohit’s strong 76 off 83 balls at first of the chase that all the time saved India a bit forward regardless of New Zealand making comebacks at common intervals. The chase received tight in the direction of the tip however India held their nerves effectively to emerge victorious within the recreation on the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Rohit was named the Player of the Match.

After the sport, captain Rohit thanked the followers for his or her final help regardless of India taking part in their matches outdoors residence. Notably, India performed all their matches of the event on the Dubai International Stadium after refusing to tour hosts Pakistan as a consequence of political tensions.

“I want to appreciate everyone who came out and supported us. The crowd here has been magnificent, it is not our home ground but they made our home ground. The number of people that came here to watch us play, to give them that win was satsifying,” stated Rohit after India’s win within the summit conflict.

Rohit’s combative 76 backed up a potent spin bowling show as India beat New Zealand to win a document third Champions Trophy title.

Chasing 252 to win, India received off to a quick begin by means of their captain’s first half-century of the event earlier than KL Rahul hit an unbeaten 34 to assist seal victory with six balls to spare within the closing in Dubai.

India added to their trophies in 2002 and 2013 to go previous Australia, who’ve two titles.

The world primary ODI crew, India completed unbeaten within the eight-nation event performed in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

In a battle of spin on a sluggish Dubai pitch, New Zealand’s bowlers put India in hassle at 203-5 with Rohit and Shreyas Iyer, who hit 48, again within the pavilion.

But Rahul saved calm and together with Hardik Pandya (18) and Ravindra Jadeja, who hit the profitable boundary, steered the crew residence to loud cheers from a largely Indian crowd in a sea of blue.

India performed all their matches on the Dubai International Stadium after they refused to tour hosts Pakistan as a consequence of political tensions.

(With AFP Inputs)