The Wankhede Stadium erupted in ecstasy on Thursday as India defended a modest total to defeat England by seven runs and secure a spot in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand. This hard-fought semifinal victory has sent shockwaves of joy through India, blending cricket fever with celebrity endorsements from tinsel town.
From comedy clips to patriotic posts, Bollywood celebrities have turned social media into a virtual victory parade. Akshay Kumar’s groovy dance reel on X perfectly encapsulated the thrill, accompanied by his words: ‘This is how you head to the final… Epic win, Team India!’
Echoing the sentiment, Preity Zinta celebrated the ‘blue brigade’s’ dominance, tweeting, ‘What a match! Indian team owned it. Stellar entry into the 2026 T20 World Cup final.’ Sonu Sood’s post struck a chord with billions: ‘Mera Bharat Mahan – 1.4 billion hearts partying over this triumph.’
Kangana Ranaut ramped up the anticipation, sharing a team photo on Instagram: ‘Time to wave the tricolor in the final.’ Angad Bedi dished out specifics, hailing Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling wizardry and Axar Patel’s game-changing catches. ‘Road to final cleared; team’s confidence at peak,’ he noted.
Suniel Shetty zoomed in on Axar Patel, calling his two spectacular grabs the decisive factor amid stellar team efforts. The praise parade continued with Varun Dhawan, Raveena Tandon, Shehnaaz Gill, Munmun Dutta, and Ayushmann Khurrana all posting photos and heartfelt wishes for the final showdown.
This outpouring from B-town not only boosts the players’ spirits but also mirrors the collective dream of seeing India conquer the world stage once more. With New Zealand awaiting, the stage is set for history.