Shraddha Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Jaspreet Bumrah

The highly anticipated T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan in New York, lived up to its billing and then some. India emerged victorious in a nail-biting encounter played in front of a sold-out crowd at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Following India’s thrilling win by just 6 runs, a wave of celebratory messages flooded social media, with Bollywood stars leading the charge.

India holds off Pakistan’s determined chase

Put in to bat first, India were bundled out for 119 in the 19th over. Pakistan put up a valiant fight in their chase, but ultimately fell short, scoring 113 runs after losing seven wickets. Jasprit Bumrah’s stellar bowling performance, with 3 wickets for just 14 runs, proved crucial in India’s victory.

B-Town stars express unbridled joy

The close finish and high-pressure atmosphere resonated deeply with Bollywood celebrities, many of whom took to social media to express their jubilation. Preity Zinta commended the entire Indian team for their spirited defense, particularly mentioning Bumrah’s exceptional performance.

Amitabh Bachchan’s tweet captured the rollercoaster of emotions experienced by many fans, turning from despair to elation upon learning of India’s victory.

The list of Bollywood stars celebrating India’s win extends far beyond Zinta and Bachchan. Shraddha Kapoor expressed immense joy, while Ananya Panday highlighted the nail-biting nature of the game.

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Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh, Ayushmann Khurrana, Arjun Rampal, Neha Dhupia, Shanaya Kapoor and several others also joined the online celebration.

Social media flooded with tributes

From Shraddha Kapoor’s playful remark about feeling like she took wickets herself to Riteish Deshmukh’s praise for the bowlers and Ayushmann Khurrana’s emphasis on the team’s resilience, social media platforms were brimming with tributes and congratulatory messages for Team India.

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With this victory, India have moved to the top in Group A of the T20 World Cup. As Bollywood celebrates, the entire nation gears up to cheer on Team India in their upcoming matches. The tournament promises further excitement, and Bollywood is sure to be at the forefront of the fan frenzy.