India’s T20 World Cup win in Barbados was a long time coming, with over a decade of heartbreaks in knockout matches of ICC World Cups. The victory marked the end of Virat Kohli’s illustrious T20 international career with a silver trophy in hand.
Fans across the country erupted into midnight celebrations, shedding tears of joy and dancing in the streets of Mumbai. In Lucknow, parents tossed their little ones in the air inside shopping malls while car parades took place in Ahmedabad well into the early hours of the morning. The historic win brought a sense of pride and unity to a nation that lives and breathes cricket.
India’s T20 World Cup triumph was met with nationwide celebrations as Rohit Sharma and his team brought an end to the country’s global trophy drought. The victory was marked by Virat Kohli’s match-winning 76 in the final against South Africa, securing a seven-run victory for India.
