The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a cash reward of ₹58 crore for the Indian cricket team following their triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where they defeated New Zealand in the final.
India, led by Rohit Sharma, clinched their third Champions Trophy title at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9, securing back-to-back ICC titles following their victory in the U19 Women’s World Cup 2025 earlier this year. The win marks India’s first Champions Trophy triumph since 2013, with their previous titles coming in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and 2013.
BCCI President Roger Binny lauded the team’s achievement, stating, “Winning successive ICC titles is a testament to Team India’s excellence on the global stage. This cash award recognises the hard work and dedication of the players, as well as the support staff behind the scenes.”
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla also hailed the team’s composure throughout the tournament, adding, “The players showcased remarkable resilience under pressure. Their success serves as an inspiration for young cricketers across the country.”
India’s road to the title
India kicked off their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh, propelled by Shubman Gill’s eighth ODI century. They followed it up with a commanding six-wicket win against Pakistan, courtesy of Virat Kohli’s 51st ODI hundred, which helped India chase down 242 with ease.
A crucial victory over New Zealand in the last group match, featuring Varun Chakravarthy’s five-wicket haul and Shreyas Iyer’s 79, ensured that India topped the table. Their semi-final clash saw Kohli’s 84-run knock guide them past Australia by four wickets, securing a place in the final for the third consecutive edition after 2013 and 2017.
In a tense final against New Zealand, skipper Rohit Sharma’s 76-run knock played a pivotal role in India’s four-wicket victory. Shreyas Iyer emerged as the standout batter, accumulating 243 runs at an average of 79.41 across five matches, while Mohammed Shami and Chakravarthy finished as India's leading wicket-takers with nine scalps each.
