Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], March 9 (ANI): As team India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy by defeating New Zealand by four wickets in a thrilling final on Sunday, March 9, Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon shared her excitement about the win as the entire nation celebrates this monumental victory.

Speaking to the media at the ongoing IIFA 2025 awards in Jaipur, Kriti recalled the moment when she first heard the 'shouting and hooting'.

'When I heard all the shouting and hooting, I thought, 'Who has entered?' And then, of course, I realized it was a double celebration! I'm extremely proud and so happy. Tonight, we are not only celebrating 25 years of IIFA but also India's victory,' she said.

'Celebrating IIFA's 25th anniversary in India, among our own people, makes it even more special. And now, with India's win, it's truly a double celebration,' Kriti added.

Team India delivered an exceptional all-round performance to secure the ICC Champions Trophy title in Dubai. Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a crucial half-century, while Shreyas Iyer's solid knock and impressive bowling from spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav sealed the win.

This also marks India's third ICC Champions Trophy victory. The team first won in 2002, sharing the title with Sri Lanka, and later lifted the trophy under MS Dhoni's captaincy in 2013.

Meanwhile, the IIFA Digital Awards, held on March 8, saw major wins for Kriti Sanon, Jitendra Kumar, Panchayat Season 3, and Amar Singh Chamkila.

The main IIFA Awards night, hosted by Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar, kicked off on March 9. MMA legend and combat sports star Anthony Pettis is set to make a special appearance. The awards show will also feature a performance by Kareena Kapoor Khan, who will pay tribute to her legendary grandfather, filmmaker Raj Kapoor.

Earlier in the day, the event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the classic film 'Sholay' with a special screening at the iconic Rajmandir Cinema. (ANI)