India showcased their dominance throughout the ICC Champions Trophy, culminating in a decisive victory in the final by 4 wickets, thereby securing their first ODI title since 2013. The team was widely regarded as the favourite due to their comprehensive skill set, and they successfully met those expectations, ultimately delivering a trophy that reflected their outstanding performances.

This sentiment was echoed by former England captain Michael Vaughan, who is often critical of the Indian squad. However, on this occasion, he expressed admiration for the white-ball team following their triumph in Dubai today.

In a post on X, Vaughan remarked: “Let’s be honest, India is the best team in the world in white-ball cricket by a considerable margin ... They thoroughly deserved to win ... T20 holders and Champions Trophy holders ... Now it’s time to rest and try to catch up.”

India has experienced remarkable success in ICC events over the past 18 months, securing victories in 10 matches during the ODI World Cup before narrowly missing out in the final. Subsequently, they triumphed in the T20 World Cup held in Barbados last year and have now added a Champions Trophy victory to their accolades.

Overall, India has won 22 out of their last 23 matches in ICC competitions, earning two trophies along with runners-up medals. This impressive performance has solidified their position as the leading white-ball team globally, with Rohit Sharma's captaincy playing a pivotal role in the team's recent achievements.

Who can match up to India's dominance?

Vaughan has challenged the other teams to aspire to the high standards set by India. Over the years, India has secured victories in a manner that is often comfortable and devoid of drama, with their team balance and batting depth distinguishing them from their competitors. Nevertheless, matches such as Australia’s triumph in Ahmedabad and South Africa's near victory in Barbados have revealed a minor vulnerability within the Indian squad.

In their recent match against New Zealand, India triumphed thanks to outstanding bowling performances from Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav. However, it was the captain Rohit Sharma's man-of-the-match innings of 76 that provided crucial momentum for the chase. Following this, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul played pivotal roles in ensuring a smooth pursuit of the target of 253 runs.

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