Cabinet members, politicians, celebrities, sports icons, and ex-cricketers all joined in fervently to cheer for Rohit Sharma's Indian team, which pulled off a dramatic win against South Africa in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 on Saturday.
This left South Africa needing 30 runs from 30 balls to win the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup; it would, therefore, have been a genuinely nerve-jangling finish. On the other hand, some brilliant displays by Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah clinched it for India, winning the match at the Kensington Oval by seven runs.
With 76 off 59 balls, a vital knock after quite some time, Virat Kohli played as India posted a par score of 176/7. Despite the fact that South Africa did threaten to pull off a strong chase, it was Hardik Pandya's critical wicket of Heinrich Klaasen on the very first ball that saw India tighten the noose and eventually restrict the Proteas to 169/8 to end India's wait of 11 years for a global trophy.
PM Modi congratulated Team India through a video message and said, "Congratulations to Team India on their magnificent victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Today, 140 crore Indians take pride in what all of you have achieved. Your performance on the field has captured the hearts of millions across the nation."
For Home Minister Amit Shah, this victory is a "proud moment for our nation," while for Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, it is congratulatory for the players of this fearless team whose historic feat strikes the right chord on social media once again.
The Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal hel- lauded the team for both leadership by Rohit Sharma and its commitment to the cause. "What a performance by our Men in Blue under @lmRo45 to win the #T20WorldCup after 17 long years. This victory speaks volumes about their dedication and teamwork."
It was left to former captain of India Anil Kumble and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to further congratulate the victorious event by referring to the brilliant spells from Virat Kohli, Axar Patel, and Arshdeep Singh.
Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra joined the tweet celebration, mentioning, "T20 World Champions again! Congratulations, #TeamIndia!"
From Riteish Deshmukh and Anil Kapoor to Rashmika Mandhana and Huma Qureshi, Bollywood stars flooded social media with congratulatory messages for Team India.
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