India goes wild with celebrations after T20 World Cup victory in cricket-crazed nation

India celebrated their T20 World Cup victory with immense joy and excitement, as the national cricket team emerged victorious over South Africa in the final match held at Kensington Oval, Barbados. This win marked India’s first ICC title in 11 years, leading to an outpouring of support and celebrations across the country.

In cities like New Delhi and Mumbai, fans took to the streets, chanting ‘India, India’ and dancing to the beats of drums. The atmosphere was electric and filled with jubilant cheers as supporters gathered in city centres and public spaces to show their love for the ‘Men in Blue’. Nagpur and Kolkata also witnessed massive turnouts as residents celebrated the triumph with fireworks and vibrant displays of excitement.

Hyderabad saw euphoric scenes as fireworks lit up the sky outside the state secretariat. Social media platforms were flooded with congratulatory messages and images capturing the festive fervor that swept the nation. The star-studded Indian team’s performance in the fiercely contested final kept fans on edge until the last moment, providing a thrilling conclusion to the T20 World Cup.

Following the victory, captain Rohit Sharma and opening partner Virat Kohli decided to retire from T20 Internationals, with Kohli producing a match-winning knock of 76 in his final international game in this format. The T20 World Cup, featuring a record 20 teams, generated significant excitement in the United States, the joint tournament hosts with West Indies.India’s win was a memorable moment for cricket fans nationwide, symbolizing the team’s strength and resilience in the face of tough competition.