Rohit Sharma has done it again. The Indian captain led his team to the 2025 Champions Trophy final, etching his name in the record books. This time, he achieved something even MS Dhoni couldn’t. India defeated Australia by four wickets in a nail-biting semifinal in Dubai on March 4, booking their spot in yet another ICC final.
A Record That Puts Rohit in a League of His Own
With this victory, Rohit became the first captain in history to lead a team to the final of all four major ICC events:
- ODI World Cup
- T20 World Cup
- World Test Championship (WTC)
- Champions Trophy
MS Dhoni, one of India’s greatest captains, won three ICC trophies: the T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup, and Champions Trophy. But the WTC? That didn’t exist during his time. That’s where Rohit takes the edge, achieving something never seen before in international cricket.
India’s Road to the Final
India’s dominance in the Champions Trophy continues. This will be their third consecutive final and fifth overall. What are their past final appearances?
- 2000
- 2002
- 2013
- 2017
This journey under Rohit’s leadership adds another golden chapter to India’s cricket legacy.
Chasing 265 on a tricky pitch, India had to dig deep. The tension was thick. The pressure? Immense. But the Men in Blue held their nerves, sealing the win in the 48th over.
Rohit Sharma Speaks After the Victory
Speaking after the game at the post-match conference, Rohit Sharma reflected on the victory and praised his team. He said:
Till the last ball is bowled, nothing is certain. That’s how this game is. Halfway through the game, we felt like it was a reasonable score. We had to really bat well to get that score because the nature of the pitch doesn’t allow you to just come in and keep playing the way you want to play. We were very clinical with the bat. Yes, we got the runs in the 48th over, but I thought we were calm and composed in our chase.
Virat Kohli Steals the Show
When the stakes are high, one man always delivers. That man is Virat Kohli. The run machine smashed 84 off 98 balls, anchoring the chase very well.
His reward was his seventh Player of the Match award in ICC ODI tournaments. Just another day in the office for one of cricket’s greatest batters.
Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy Stats Keep Getting Better
Rohit’s leadership record is nothing short of elite:
- 102 wins in 141 matches across formats
- A staggering win percentage of over 72%
With numbers like these, there’s no doubt he’s among the finest captains of this era.
The Big Final Awaits!
India will face either South Africa or New Zealand in the grand finale on March 9. Rohit will be eyeing his second ICC trophy as captain after the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph.
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