India equaled the record with their third title, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in an exciting final of the 2025 Champions Trophy. India recovered the title in dramatic way after winning the competition?in 2002 and 2013. With applause and fireworks lighting up the sky, the victory sparked exuberance across the country. And you know what? It brought back the iconic 2013 Gangnam Style dance.
For cricket fans, the footage of the players doing the Gangnam Style dance on the pitch a few minutes after the victory brought back many fond memories. Additionally, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played Dandiya with the stumps.?
After the win, PM Modi took to X and wished Team India for the win, he wrote, ¡°An exceptional game and an exceptional result! Proud of our cricket team for bringing home the ICC Champions Trophy. They¡¯ve played wonderfully through the tournament. Congratulations to our team for the splendid all round display.¡±
For those who are unaware, they have won the Champions Trophy and the T20 World Cup since losing in the 2023 World Cup final. This is their third consecutive victory, but the first for them since 2013.
The internet is buzzing with joy following India's triumph against New Zealand. Memes, congratulations, and nostalgic recollections to India's cricketing glory days are all over social media. Celebrities, cricket fans, and former players have joined in to applaud the team's success.
It's time to celebrate!?
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