Mumbai, June 30 – On Saturday, while India was playing South Africa in a thrilling match to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led his cabinet colleagues, fellow politicians, celebrities, athletes, and former cricket players in a united cheer.
For South Africa to win the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, they needed to score 30 runs in 30 balls. However, an unbeaten India won by seven runs at the Kensington Oval on Saturday to secure their second title in the shortest format with to the efforts of Hardik Pandya (3-20) and Jasprit Bumrah (2-18).
India managed a respectable 176/7 because to the heroics of talisman batsman Virat Kohli, who ended his poor run of play with a 59-ball 76. In response, South Africa was clearly visible in their pursuit of the total. However, India’s victory to end an 11-year worldwide trophy drought was fueled by Hardik’s dismissal of Heinrich Klaasen, which allowed them to restrict South Africa to 169/8.
“All Indians would like to congratulate Team India on their magnificent win in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. 140 crore Indians will be pleased with your performance today. “You may have won the World Cup in sports, but your performance in the competition has won the hearts of millions of Indians,” Prime Minister Modi said in a video message extending his congratulations to the Indian team.
It was hailed as “a glorious moment for our nation” by Home Minister Amit Shah.
“Our players shown exceptional teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the #T20WorldCup, putting up a fantastic performance. The country is ecstatic over their historic victory.
He wrote, “Well done,” in his X message.
Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari said on X, “With stellar performances from our fearless batsmen, who set the stage on fire, to our relentless bowlers, who defended our honour, this victory is truly historic.”
“Every player gave it their all, exhibiting talent, fervour, and teamwork. This victory belongs to every Indian who is supporting from the stands and beyond—you’ve made us proud once more,” he continued.
“Our Men in Blue gave an incredible effort under”
After 17 years, @ImRo45 (Rohit Sharma) will win the #T20WorldCup. This incredible run at the championship has been made possible by outstanding devotion and cooperation. “This incredible victory is being celebrated throughout the entire country,” Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal stated.
The first person from across the border to congratulate the Indian team on winning the title was Pakistani batsman Hassan Ali.
“What a final, what a match! India deserves congratulations for winning the #T20WorldCup. And congrats to South Africa for going undefeated all the way to the championship game; you guys were a hair’s breadth from it,” he commented on X.
“Go Indian team! Congratulations! Fantastic victory, Anil Kumble, the former captain of India, said.
“Many congratulations to the Men in Blue for their impressive display of talent and dedication,” remarked Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. Throughout the game, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, and Virat Kohli were outstanding. This amazing win makes every Indian proud.”
Olympic gold champion Neeraj Chopra, who congratulated the squad on their incredible victory, was not far behind.
“Once more, T20 World Champions! What a match. Greetings, #TeamIndia!”
Celebrities Riteish Deshmukh, Anil Kapoor, Huma Qureshi, and Rashmika Mandhana among others congratulated the Indian team on their thrilling triumph on social media.
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