Amitabh Bachchan to Bobby Deol: Celebrities Laud Team India’s Thrilling Victory Over Pakistan in T20 World Cup. The electrifying clash between India and Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup kept not only fans but also numerous celebrities on the edge of their seats. India’s narrow six-run triumph over Pakistan left the nation ecstatic, celebrating the Men in Blue’s remarkable performance against their long-time rivals.
In a nail-biting encounter at Nassau County Stadium in New York, India’s victory was powered by a miserly three-wicket haul from Jasprit Bumrah and a counter-attacking, match-saving knock by Rishabh Pant. Their efforts kept India’s World Cup hopes alive, with two more group stage games remaining. The win sent waves of joy through the stadium, as fans erupted in energetic dance and celebration, waving the tricolour high.
The stunning victory drew widespread admiration from celebrities, who took to social media to congratulate the team. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who initially felt despondent during India’s batting collapse, expressed his elation on X (formerly Twitter). Sharing Jasprit Bumrah’s picture, he wrote, “Oh my god oh my god! We were watching Ind v Pak game, and switched off the TV midway, because we felt we were losing! But suddenly I saw the Internet and WE WON WE WON WE WON !!! YEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH …. !!!!! INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA.” His excitement mirrored the sentiments of countless fans.
Varun Dhawan shared a snapshot of India’s winning moment on his Instagram stories, captioning it, “What a match, what a performance team India! Jai Hind!” Sidharth Malhotra also celebrated the victory, posting a photo of Team India with the caption, “What a win, #TeamIndia. #HappySunday indeed! Excitement level at max, as always.”
Angad Bedi shared a celebratory video from the ground, praising the team for their exceptional game, while his wife Neha Dhupia posted a video of her watching the match with family and friends, expressing her nerves and joy at the outcome.
Aparshakti Khurana, who watched the game live, shared his pride on Instagram, “Whatta Game! New York! You were worth it.”
Riteish Deshmukh took to X to commend the team’s comeback, writing, “Chak De India: What an incredible comeback!!! Bravo Team INDIA – Bravo Bowlers!!” Ayushmann Khurrana praised Rishabh Pant and hailed Jasprit Bumrah as the “man with the golden arm.” His post read, “Match full of nerves. All’s well that ends well though. Good comeback for Rishabh Pant. And Bumrah is the man with the golden arm. Cmon India! Let’s go all guns blazing in this #t20USA World Cup!”
Preity Zinta also expressed her delight, tweeting, “Wow what a match. What a comeback and what a fight back. Full marks to the cricket team for defending 119 runs. A special mention to the bowling unit especially @Jaspritbumrah93 for such an incredible performance. Maza aa gaya #INDvsPAK #WorldCup2024.”
Arjun Rampal echoed similar sentiments, celebrating India’s bowling prowess and the overall victory.
Shraddha Kapoor humorously shared her excitement on Instagram, while Ishaan Khatter described the match as a ‘nail-biting climax.’
Bobby Deol shared a glimpse of himself watching the thrilling match, expressing his admiration for the team.
Adding to the chorus of celebration, Ananya Panday took to Instagram, sharing a story of herself watching the match with friends, exclaiming, “Team India, you’ve done it again! What a thrilling finish! Proud and ecstatic!” Her enthusiastic response resonated with many young fans who saw the game as a testament to India’s cricketing spirit.
In the match, Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first. India’s star openers, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, struggled on the tough pitch, with scores of 4 and 13 respectively. Rishabh Pant’s aggressive 42 off 31 balls, featuring six fours, provided some stability. Despite partnerships with Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav, the lower middle order faltered, and India managed only 119 in 19 overs. Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah were the standout bowlers for Pakistan, each taking three wickets.
During Pakistan’s chase, Jasprit Bumrah’s outstanding 3/14 spell, supported by Hardik Pandya’s crucial wickets, kept Pakistan’s batsmen under constant pressure. Mohammed Rizwan’s steady 31 off 44 balls was not enough to anchor the innings, and with 18 runs needed in the final over, Pakistan fell short by six runs. Arshdeep Singh held his nerve in the final over to seal the win for India. Bumrah’s exceptional performance earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
This victory places India at the top of Group A with two wins from two games, keeping their knockout stage hopes strong. Pakistan, having lost both their games to the USA and India, now faces slim chances of progressing further in the tournament.
