Crowds in various parts of the country erupted into celebrations as India clinched the T20 World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 7 runs in the final match at Kensington Oval, Barbados. This victory marked India’s first ICC title in 11 years, leading to chants of ‘India, India’ filling the air as jubilant fans gathered in city centres nationwide to cheer for the ‘Men in Blue’.
In Delhi, a large number of people gathered at India Gate to celebrate the occasion, while in Mumbai fans danced to the beats of drums and partied on the streets. Nagpur and Kolkata also saw massive turnouts to commemorate the ICC tournament triumph, with the streets glowing with firecrackers and echoing with the cheers of supporters.
Euphoric scenes were witnessed in Hyderabad as fireworks lit up the sky, with people climbing on top of trucks, cars, and other vehicles to celebrate. Social media was flooded with congratulatory messages and images capturing the festive fervor, as the star-studded Indian team displayed their talent in the fiercely contested final. The final match was a fitting finale to the biggest T20 World Cup featuring a record 20 teams, creating excitement both in India and abroad.
After the win, Captain Rohit Sharma and opening partner Virat Kohli announced their retirement from T20 Internationals, with Kohli producing a match-winning knock of 76 in his final international game in the format. This victory was the result of a team effort, showcasing India’s cricketing prowess and bringing pride to the nation.