Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli Dismissed Cheaply During IND vs NZ Final, Bracewell Leaves India Star Stunned

Michael Bracewell has got the prized wicket of Virat Kohli in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. The BlackCaps spinner trapped the star India batter leaving the entire stadium stunned. Virat opted for a review but the decision didn't turn out in his favour.

Virat's performance in ICC knockouts didn't help his cause as the former Indian skipper failed to set the game rolling. The former Indian captain scored a sensational century against Pakistan and also set up the win against Australia in the semifinal.

Batting first New Zealand posted a formidable 251 runs on the board. Riding on Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell's half-century, the BlackCaps managed to grind out a fighting total. For India Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy too two wickets each.

Virat Kohli Teased Retirement Rumours

This is also Virat's 2nd Champions Trophy title after 2013. After the match, the former Indian skipper teased his retirement rumours.

"It's been amazing, we wanted to bounce back after a tough Australia tour. Lovely playing with a bunch of amazing youngsters. They're stepping up and taking India in the right direction. After playing for so long, you look forward to playing under pressure. To win titles, the whole team has to step up in different games. People have played such impactful knocks and had spells, that collective effort is what has done it for us. 

“I try to speak to these guys, try to share my experience, tell them how I've played for so long. When you leave, you want to leave in a better position. So many impactful knocks Gill, Shreyas, Rahul, et al have played. The team is in good hands. We've always been in awe of what NZ can do with limited no. of players. They come in with a set plan. Every fielder knows where the bowler will bowl. They have immense belief in their skills, best fielding side. Huge shoutout to them. Sad to see a very good friend ( Kane Williamson ) on the losing side, only love between us.”

This is Rohit Sharma's second ICC title after the 2024 T20 World Cup title.