Team India clinched victory over New Zealand to secure the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 23. This triumph ignited widespread celebrations across India and social media platforms. Celebrities, including Alia Bhatt, expressed their excitement, leading the wave of congratulatory messages that lauded the team’s outstanding performance.
Joining the chorus of celebration, Alia Bhatt shared Team India’s official victory post, illustrating her support and admiration. Fellow actor Vicky Kaushal chimed in on Instagram, exclaiming, “Unstoppable!!! The absolute best.” Actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra also marked the occasion on social media, sharing their joy with fans.
The celebration wasn’t limited to just Bollywood. Athiya Shetty, who couldn’t be present in Dubai, made her happiness known via congratulatory Instagram posts from home. Similarly, Vivek Oberoi shared heartfelt messages and shared media of himself cheering for the Men in Blue at the Dubai International Stadium.
The Rohit Sharma-led team triumphed with a thrilling four-wicket victory, culminating in celebratory scenes across India. Major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Chandigarh, alongside smaller towns such as Ayodhya and Nagpur, witnessed joyous fans light fireworks and dance in the streets.
The final, held at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, saw India chase a target of 252 runs set by New Zealand. Rohit Sharma’s heroic 76-run innings proved pivotal in securing the win within 49 overs for the loss of six wickets. This victory elevated India to the pinnacle of Champions Trophy history with three titles, while Rohit Sharma joined an elite group of captains boasting multiple ICC victories.
This remarkable achievement not only fortified India’s standing in the cricketing world but also united the nation in pride and jubilation, further underscoring the country’s enduring love for the sport and its icons.