2025 emerged as the year full of memorable matches and series for Indian cricket that consisted of pressure-packed matches, victories in major tournaments, and stunning performances which the fans would keep discussing for a long time. Be it the major ICC trophy, defeating the rivals on the main stage, or clinching the series with great flair.
India always managed to perform at their best in crucial moments. The year of India’s cricket was marked by these five matches, from the white-ball excitement to the total domination of the all-rounders. So here is the list of top 5 best matches of India in 2025:
India vs South Africa – 5th T20I
The final T20I ended with India beating South Africa by 30 runs, sealing the series 3–1. The hosts posted a solid score of 231, Hardik Pandya did wonders with bat scoring 63 off 31 balls, while Varun Chakaravarthy picked 4 wickets and completely dismantled South Africa’s batting lineup. Overall, it was a united performance also a fitting close to the tournament.
India vs New Zealand – ICC Champions Trophy Final
India played the final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai. They had to get a lot of runs, 252 which New Zealand had made. But India did it they won by four wickets. They even had six balls left. Rohit Sharma was really good he made 76 runs. It was so nice to watch. Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul also did a job they helped India stay calm when things got tough. The Indian spin attack was very good they did not let the New Zealand batsmen make a lot of runs. They helped India win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the third time, which is a big deal, for India and the Indian team.
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India vs Pakistan – Asia Cup Final
In the Asia Cup 2025 final, India defeated Pakistan by five wickets at the Dubai International Stadium. Reaching 147 runs just two balls before the end, they completed their target steadily. Tilak Varma stood out during this match. Remaining unbeaten on 69, he delivered a composed performance. His contribution guided India to victory. The overall score from Pakistan reached 146. Bowlers such as Kuldeep Yadav, alongside Axar Patel, performed well.
India’s bowlers kept Pakistan’s score low early on. Following this, Tilak Varma stood out as the key performer when India secured the win. The team felt thrilled after winning the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan again. Their ninth title in the competition highlighted continued success against rivals in finals so far.
India Vs Australia – 3rd ODI
India did not win the 2025 tour of Australia.. They won the 3rd ODI match. This match was played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. India won by 9 wickets.
The India team had to score 237 runs. Rohit Sharma scored 121 runs. He was not out. Virat Kohli scored 74 runs. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played well together. They helped India win the match. India won with, than 11 overs left. The India team played well in this match. India won because of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. They played a game of cricket.
India Vs South Africa – ODI Series
India faced South Africa in three one-day games and won the series by 2-1. The highlight of the series was Virat Kohli who scored two consecutive centuries and even smashed 65 runs in the 3rd ODI – following which he even won the ‘Player of the series’ award.
