From Shah Rukh Khan To Anushka Sharma, Bollywood Celebs cheer for Team India after T20 World Cup win

The historic T20 World Cup 2026 victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium has triggered a wave of celebration across the Indian film industry. Following India’s dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand on March 8, 2026, Bollywood’s biggest icons took to social media to hail the “Men in Blue” for becoming the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title.

From Shah Rukh Khan’s “comprehensive victory” salute to Anil Kapoor’s cheeky “kiwi” snack, the industry’s reaction reflected the national pride of 1.4 billion people.

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Key Highlights of the Victory

• The Record: India is the first team to defend the title and win it on home soil.
• The Score: India posted a massive 255/5, led by half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson.
• The Bowling: Jasprit Bumrah (Player of the Match) dismantled the Kiwis with a 4-wicket haul, supported by Axar Patel’s 3 wickets.
• The Legacy: Both former winning captains, MS Dhoni (2007) and Rohit Sharma (2024), were in the stands to witness Suryakumar Yadav lift the trophy.