Champions Trophy: Ravindra Jadeja adjudged India's 'Fielder of the Final'
What's the story
Indian all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja, received the 'Fielder of the Match' medal for his brilliant fielding show in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand. The medal was handed over to him by T Dilip, the team's fielding coach, following the victory in final. Apart from Jadeja, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was also nominated for this award.
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WATCH: Jadeja receives the medal
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Championship run
India's journey to third Champions Trophy title
India claimed their third Champions Trophy honor by beating New Zealand in the final in Dubai. The win was made possible with Rohit Sharma's crucial half-century, Shreyas Iyer's brilliant knock, and effective bowling from spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav. With this win, India have now won the tournament thrice (also in 2002 and 2013). Australia are the only side to have won the tournament multiple times (2006 and 2009).
Match highlight
Rohit's stellar performance in the final
Rohit was named the Player of the Match for his scintillating performance in the final. He scored an 83-ball 76, hitting 7 boundaries and 3 sixes. This innings was instrumental in helping India clinch the title. The Indian team chased a target of 252 runs set by New Zealand, further extending their unbeaten run in ICC events since 2023.
Bowling
How Jadeja's economical spell dented NZ
In the final, Jadeja came into the attack in the 20th over. NZ had lost three wickets by then. He did not take too long to strike as he dismissed Tom Latham. The Kiwi batter was trapped in front, having departed for a 30-ball 14. Although Jadeja was wicketless in the rest of his spell, he conceded just 30 runs in 10 overs.