Champions Trophy 2025

Why in news?

In the final of the Champions Trophy, India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets to win the title.

Key points:

• This match was played at Dubai International Stadium.
• New Zealand gave India a target of 252 runs.
• India achieved this target in 49 overs.
• This title is Rohit Sharma's second ICC title in 9 months as captain.
  • Earlier, on 29 June 2024, India won the T20 World Cup.

India has won the most 3 titles in the Champions Trophy:

Champions Trophy:

• The Champions Trophy is a major ODI cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
• It is also known as the Mini World Cup.
• It started in the year 1998.
• It was initially known as the ICC Knockout Tournament.
• In 2002, it was renamed as the ICC Champions Trophy.
• A limited number of top ICC teams participate in it.
• Initially, it was held every two years.
  • Later, it was held once in four years.