New Delhi, March 10 -- Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front with an excellent half-century as a resolute India held their nerve to win an unprecedented third Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final on Sunday in Dubai.

Bowling first after Rohit lost his 12th straight toss, India's spinners restricted New Zealand to 251/7 in the allotted 50 overs, with Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/45) making significant contributions with the ball.

India completed the chase of 252 with six balls to spare after Rohit Sharma (76 off 83 balls) and Shreyas Iyer (48 off 62 balls) shone with the bat. India won the trophy without losing a match, reflecting their dominance. India's previous title trium...