🏏 Match Summary

New Zealand Innings: Batting first, New Zealand posted a total of 251/7 in 50 overs. Daryl Mitchell top-scored with 63 runs off 101 balls, while Michael Bracewell remained unbeaten on 53* off 40 balls. India's spinners, including Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/45), played pivotal roles in restricting New Zealand's total.

India Innings: In response, India chased down the target with four wickets to spare, reaching 254/6 in 49 overs. Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a composed 76 off 83 balls, anchoring the chase. Shreyas Iyer contributed 48 runs, while KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 34 off 33 balls, guiding India to victory.

🏆 Awards and Recognition

Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma received the Player of the Match award for his match-winning performance with the bat. Notably, he became the first captain to win the Player of the Match award in a Champions Trophy final.

Player of the Tournament: New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra was named Player of the Tournament for his all-round performances throughout the competition.

Prize Money: India received $2.365 million, while New Zealand earned $1.245 million in prize money from the ICC.

🇮🇳 National and International Reactions

The victory was celebrated widely in India, with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extending their congratulations to the team. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a cash reward of ₹58 crore (approximately $6.7 million) for the players, coaching staff, and support staff.