The victory of India in the T20 World Cup sparked a wave of celebration across the nation, with crowds taking to the streets and social media platforms lighting up with congratulatory messages. The final match against South Africa was a tense affair, but India emerged victorious by a margin of seven runs, securing their first ICC title in 11 years.
The triumph was hailed by top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, who commended the players for their never-say-die spirit. Even the Uttar Pradesh police joined in the celebrations, humorously declaring India’s bowlers guilty of breaking South African hearts but rewarding them with lifelong love from a billion fans.
In a surprise move following the historic win, two of India’s cricketing legends, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, announced their retirement from T20I cricket. Kohli made his announcement immediately after the match, while Rohit shared his news during the post-match press conference. Despite intense moments during the final overs where Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh displayed nerves of steel to defend a target of 176 runs. Pandya’s exceptional performance in the final over sealed India’s dramatic victory.