Glenn Phillips’ Gravity-Defying Catch Stuns India in Champions Trophy 2025 Final

New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips pulled off an absolute screamer in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, dismissing Shubman Gill and bringing his team back into the contest. With India cruising in the chase of 252, it took something special from Phillips to shift the momentum, and he did just that with a catch that will be remembered for years.

The Game-Changing Catch That Stopped India’s Charge

With India comfortably placed at 105/0, openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill were in complete control. But in the 19th over, when Mitchell Santner tossed up a well-flighted delivery, Gill looked to drive it through covers.

However, out of nowhere, Phillips jumped several meters into the air, stretched out his right hand, and plucked the ball out of thin air. The stadium erupted in disbelief, and Gill himself stood in shock before walking back for 31 off 50 balls.

This wasn’t just any wicket—it was the breakthrough that New Zealand desperately needed.

One Brings Two – Kohli Falls Next

Phillips’ brilliance injected energy into the New Zealand camp, and they struck again immediately. In the very next over, Michael Bracewell trapped Virat Kohli LBW for just 1 run, dealing another blow to India.

Kohli reviewed the decision, but the ball-tracking showed it was crashing into the stumps. From 105/0, India suddenly found themselves at 122/3, and the momentum had completely shifted.

Phillips – New Zealand’s Fielding Superstar

This wasn’t the first time Phillips left everyone in awe in this tournament. He had already taken two stunning catches earlier, dismissing Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan and India’s Virat Kohli.

His jaw-dropping catch today didn’t just dismiss Gill—it changed the course of the match.

Where the Game Stands Now – India’s Chase So Far

As of the latest update, India is at 167/3 after 36 overs, still needing 85 runs from 14 overs to win their third ICC Champions Trophy title.

Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel are at the crease, trying to steady the innings.

Rohit Sharma played a solid knock before getting dismissed.

New Zealand, riding high on Phillips’ catch, is looking for more breakthroughs.

With the required run rate still manageable but pressure building, the game is perfectly poised for a thrilling finish.

A Moment That Will Be Remembered for Years

Glenn Phillips’ superhuman catch is already an iconic moment in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. It wasn’t just about the athleticism—it was about the impact it had on the match.

Fielding moments like these remind us why cricket is so unpredictable and exciting. With the match now wide open, will India hold their nerve, or can New Zealand pull off a dramatic comeback? The final is set for a thrilling climax!

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