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[Saba Sports News] The Champions Trophy 2025 proved to be another successful campaign for Team India, as they secured their seventh ICC men’s title with a hard-fought victory over New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9.
While Rohit Sharma’s captain’s knock and India’s dominant bowling attack received most of the credit, several crucial contributions went under the radar—one of them being KL Rahul’s composed 34* off 33 balls.
His steady innings ensured India reached the target with an over to spare, sealing a four-wicket win.
After the triumph, Rahul took to social media to share his joy. He posted two pictures from the ground—one featuring his jersey, the iconic white coat, winner’s medal, and the Champions Trophy laid on the pitch, and another of him playfully biting the medal.
He captioned the post on ‘X’ with, “Slowly sinking in,” followed by a medal and blue heart emoji.
Rahul’s journey to this moment was one of resilience. In the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia, he was heavily trolled for a slow knock under pressure, which contributed to India’s heartbreaking loss. Many questioned his place in the ODI squad, but the selectors continued to back him.
That faith paid off, as Rahul emerged as one of India’s most reliable middle-order batters in the Champions Trophy.
Across four innings, he amassed 140 runs at an astonishing average of 140.00, playing crucial finishing roles and remaining unbeaten in three out of four games. His calm presence at the crease helped India lift yet another ICC trophy, marking a redemption story that fans won’t forget anytime soon.