Rohit Sharma Blazes to 58th ODI Fifty in Champions Trophy Final Thriller

India's captain Rohit Sharma silenced critics with a blistering 58th ODI half-century in the 2025 Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in Dubai. The 37-year-old veteran reached the milestone off just 41 balls, marking his first fifty in an ICC final after nine appearances. Sharma's aggressive innings, featuring powerful strokes and precise timing, propelled India's chase of 253. This performance comes as a welcome return to form for the 'Hitman', who had struggled earlier in the tournament