India savours T20 World Cup triumph
As soon as the match ended at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, fans, young and old, flooded the streets.
Celebrations broke out on the streets of India as thousands of fans set off firecrackers, danced to drumbeats on the streets and waved the tricolour flag last night (8 March) after the national cricket team won the T20 World Cup defeating New Zealand in the final in Ahmedabad.
Chants of "India, India" reverberated in the air as crowds gathered in key city centres across the country.
Fans, many of them dressed in the Indian jersey, hugged each other after India beat New Zealand by 96 runs.
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Indian President Droupadi Mumru and Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to congratulate the Indian team.
"India has the proud distinction of being the only country to win the T20 World Cup three times. It is also the only team to win the cup twice in a row," Murmu said.
"This brings immense joy and pride to our cricket-loving people. It is also a marker of the rich talent pool we have among our youth in diverse fields," she added.
In his message, Modi said Team India's victory has filled every Indian heart with pride and joy.
"Champions! Congratulations to the Indian team on winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup! This remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork. They have shown outstanding grit through the tournament," he said, adding, "Well done, Team India!"
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi said the team has given the nation yet another unforgettable moment to celebrate.
"Champions once again! A magnificent victory for our Men in Blue with a special mention to Sanju Samson and Jaspreet Bumrah for their remarkable performance throughout the tournament," the Congress leader said on X.
As soon as the match ended at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad at around 10:30pm, fans, young and old, flooded the streets.
In Delhi, a large number of people gathered at India Gate to celebrate the occasion.
Fans burst firecrackers in Lucknow and Jammu and many danced to drumbeats in Mumbai, Ranchi, Raipur and Patna.
In Assam, revellers gathered at street intersections, waving the national flag.
Social media was flooded with congratulatory messages from chief ministers of various states and fans, as well as with pictures of celebratory scenes.
