India defeated New Zealand in a thrilling final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, March 9, to clinch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As soon as the winning moment arrived, celebrations burst across the nation like fireworks. From bustling metros to small towns, the country turned into a sea of joy and tricolour pride.
Victory fever gripped the streets of Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Chandigarh and beyond, as fans danced, burst crackers, and waved the Indian flag high. In Delhi, ecstatic supporters climbed atop their cars, gathered around India Gate with tricolours and glowing light sabers, dancing with pride and passion.
#WATCH | Delhi | The National Capital celebrates Team India's third #ICCChampionsTrophy title
Visuals from India Gate pic.twitter.com/g3PrBObwrH
— ANI (@ANI) March 9, 2025
Mumbai saw a special celebration as fans chanted, “Mumbaicha Raja Rohit Sharma!” in honour of the skipper who led from the front and brought glory home. A viral video shared by news agency ANI captured the city’s electric energy and spirit.
And in a heartwarming moment of nostalgia and emotion, cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar was seen breaking into a joyous dance — a true testament to how this victory touched every generation of fans.
Sunil Gavaskar after India won champions trophy 😂😂😂
I think now we can understand his harsh criticism of players pic.twitter.com/rWNsT8k47b— Chintan Patel (@Patel_Chintan_) March 9, 2025