In a post-match celebration, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma performed an impromptu Dandiya dance with the match stumps after India's thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final. India chased down 252, led by Rohit Sharma's 76, and secured their third Champions Trophy title, highlighting their dominance in white-ball cricket.
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