As 2025 draws to a close, the former India opener Akash Chopra caused lively discussions with its ranking Team Indiatop five defining moments in cricket. In his latest YouTube video ‘Top 5 Moments of 2025’ on Aakash Chopra’s channel, the renowned analyst looks back on a year filled with triumphs across formats, from domestic glory to ICC silverware. His selections mark emotional breakthroughs and unexpected resilience that reflect how these events have shaped the story of Indian cricket.
Aakash Chopra reveals India’s five biggest events of 2025
Starting at number 5, Chopra slots Royal Challengers Bengaluruof (RCB) girl IPL 2025 won the title after a loss Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in Ahmedabad. RCB posted 190/9, though PBKS fell short at 184/7 Shashank Singh‘s challenging 61 did not come out.
“IPL is our tournament and the stories in it touch our hearts. Any team that wins for the first time is great“he emphasized Virat Kohli‘s long wait and key contributions that ended after 18 seasons Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayaland Josh Hazlewood in a tense finale.
No. 4 goes to India’s 2-2 draw Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test series against Englanda feat that defies low expectationsRohit Sharma and Virat Kohlischolarships. Underneath Shubman Gill‘s young captaincy includes highlights Rishabh pants‘s twin centuries, Gill’s fifty at Edgbaston and a thrilling six-run victory at The Oval.
“Exceeded expectations with such a youthful side“,” Chopra emphasized, praising the “box office” drama of the tour.
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India’s unbeaten 2025 Asia Cup thrashing is at No.3. Pakistan thrice – despite falling to 20/3, he scored 147 with a five-wicket final chase. Tilak VarmaIn addition to the 53 matches won by 69* Sanju Samson (24) and Shivam Dubey (33), then sealed it with the remaining two balls Kuldeep Yadav‘s 4/30 bowled out Pakistan for 146.
“It was nerve wracking without clutch bowler Hardik Pandya,” he added of the dominant run
Chopra ranks Champions Cup At No. 2, India’s first ODI ICC title since 2013 was won through a hybrid format in all matches in Dubai. They kicked out New Zealand‘s 251/7 for a four-wicket win (254/6), supported KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadejaafter winning against the top sides in the group stage.
“A different Dubai advantage, but we won convincingly“he admitted.
The Indian women created a moment to remember by lifting the World Cup in a truly classy manner and sealing a historic victory. South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai. Batting first in the final, India built a solid platform thanks to an attacking but controlled innings Shafali Vermacrushed a smooth 87 on top. well supported by Deepti SharmaWhose calm and confident 58 steady innings in the middle overs. Their efforts helped India post a total of 298 for 7, which always looked difficult on a big match night.
South Africa started the chase with intent led by a brilliant century Laura Volwardtwho fought bravely to keep his team in the competition. However, wickets continued to fall around him and the pressure of the final slowly told. India’s bowlers maintained discipline and energy as they bowled out the Proteas for 246. The 52-run victory not only clinched the title but also underlined India’s dominance on the biggest stage and marked a golden page in the history of Indian women’s cricket.
“Surreal Like Men 1983; cricket will never be the same“,” Chopra cheered, credit Harmanpreet Kaurstaff revival.
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