2025 will be remembered as a year when Indian cricket reached new heights across formats and genders. The men’s team showcased dominance, delivering performances
on a consistent basis. At the same time, the women’s team created history and inspired a new generation of fans. What made the year special was the collective rise of Indian cricket.
In this article, CricTracker has listed down the best moments for the Indian team to mark a goodbye to the year filled with countless joyous and celebratory achievements for the country.
Here are 4 best cricket moments for Team India in 2025
India clinched their ninth Asia Cup title
India’s emphatic victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final is one of the most memorable moment for the country this year. India, who entered as defending champions, won seven games on the trot to lift their record ninth Asia Cup title. Despite India having an unbeaten campaign, the tournament witnessed immense controversies, with the winning team still not in possession of the trophy months after lifting the title.
Despite emerging champions, Suryakumar Yadav & Co. did not physically hold the Asia Cup trophy as the silverware remains secured at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) headquarters in Dubai, following chaotic scenes at the Dubai International Stadium after the final. The trophy was moved from the venue to the ACC office at the ICC Academy complex, where it can only be accessed with special authorization of ACC chairperson Mohsin Naqvi.
India win Champions Trophy
India’s victory at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 came in March as the Men in Blue became the first team to lift the Champions Trophy three times, sealing the title with a four-wicket win over New Zealand in a thrilling final in Dubai. Unbeaten throughout the tournament, the Rohit Sharma-led team showcased dominance across departments and delivered when it mattered most.
In the summit clash, the Indian skipper scored 76, earning him the Player of the Match award. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer provided crucial runs with the bat, while Mohammed Shami and Varun Chakravarthy impressed with the ball. The BCCI announced a cash reward of INR 58 crore for the victorious contingent.
India women's team won their inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup
India’s blind women’s cricket team registered their name in history by winning the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup, completing an impressive unbeaten campaign. The final, held at the P Sara Oval in Colombo, saw India defeat Nepal by seven wickets, chasing down a target of 115 in just 12.1 overs. Phula Saren’s 44 off 27 balls sealed a memorable victory.
Notably, legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar met the team at Mumbai’s MIG Cricket Club, spending time with the players and applauding their efforts. Captain Deepika TC described the meeting as a dream come true, calling it a lifelong source of motivation. The BCCI also honoured the champions at its Mumbai headquarters, hailing the win as a historic moment for Indian cricket.
Indian women's team lifts their maiden ODI World Cup
The DY Patil Stadium in Navi witnessed history made as the Indians lifted their maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in an exciting final, under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur. Openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana stitched a 104-run stand, with Verma top-scoring with an 87.
Deepti Sharma anchored the innings with a half-century, while Richa Ghosh’s late cameo helped the hosts post 298/7. With the ball, Deepti produced a match-winning spell, picking up five wickets. From a record-breaking semi-final win over Australia to a final triumph, India’s victory was appreciated worldwide.
