Glenn Phillips Stuns with One-Handed Catch in 2025 Champions Trophy Final

In a thrilling climax of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Glenn Phillips’s exceptional fielding skills were on full display when he took a spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss India’s Shubman Gill. The final match was held in Dubai, where New Zealand faced India for the coveted title.

The critical moment unfolded during India’s pursuit of a 252-run target set by New Zealand. New Zealand, who opted to bat first after winning the toss, posted a total of 251/7 in their allotted 50 overs. Contributions came from Daryl Mitchell, who scored 63, and Michael Bracewell, who added a vital 53. The Indian bowlers were led by Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy, each grabbing two wickets, while Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja took one apiece.

India’s chase began steadily with a solid 105-run partnership between openers Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma. Shubman Gill, who enjoyed a successful tournament finishing with 188 runs at an average of 47, was in the middle when the dramatic incident occurred. In the 20.3 over of the innings, when India stood at 109/2, Gill attempted a cover-drive off a flighted delivery from Mitchell Santner. The shot resulted in an edge that was magnificently caught by Glenn Phillips, diving one-handed to his right, marking a memorable moment in the final.

Prior to this, India had suffered an early blow with the loss of Virat Kohli, who was dismissed for just 1 run by Michael Bracewell in the 20th over. Kohli’s early exit brought Shreyas Iyer to the crease to join Rohit Sharma. Later, Rohit Sharma was also dismissed by Rachin Ravindra after making a significant contribution to the batting effort.

Glenn Phillips had previously showcased his fielding prowess in the league stage by dismissing Virat Kohli with a similar catch, establishing his reputation as a standout fielder throughout the tournament.

The match remained intensely competitive as India aimed to build on their momentum. Gill’s dismissal represented a pivotal moment in the final, underlining the fierce rivalry and high stakes of international cricket championships.