MUMBAI: In a nail-biting thriller at Wankhede Stadium, Team India clinched a thrilling seven-run victory over England to storm into the T20 World Cup final. The electric atmosphere had fans on the edge of their seats as the Men in Blue outclassed their opponents in a match that will be remembered for years.
Now, India gears up for a blockbuster showdown with New Zealand in the final. The semifinal triumph has ignited jubilation across the nation, with social media buzzing with celebrations. Leading the cheer squad are Bollywood’s biggest names, who took to platforms like X and Instagram to laud the team’s heroics and predict glory in the title clash.
Akshay Kumar set the tone with a hilarious dance video on X, captioning it, ‘This is how you march to the final… What a win, Team India!’ His infectious energy captured the nation’s mood perfectly.
Preity Zinta, a die-hard cricket fan, gushed, ‘Congrats to the boys in blue! What a match and what dominance! Epic entry into the T20 World Cup 2026 final.’ Her post highlighted the team’s commanding performance.
Sonu Sood joined the frenzy, sharing a Team India photo with, ‘My India is great, 1.4 billion hearts celebrating this win.’ Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut expressed her excitement on Instagram, posting a team picture and declaring, ‘Now it’s time for the tricolor to fly in the final.’
Angad Bedi penned a heartfelt tribute, praising Jasprit Bumrah’s lethal bowling and Axar Patel’s two stunning catches that turned the game. ‘The path to the final is clear, and the entire team’s morale is sky-high,’ he wrote.
Suniel Shetty singled out Axar Patel as the match-winner, noting, ‘The whole team shone, but Axar’s two brilliant catches paved the way to victory.’ Stars like Varun Dhawan, Raveena Tandon, Shehnaaz Gill, Munmun Dutta, and Ayushmann Khurrana also flooded feeds with congratulatory posts, wishing the team success in the final.
As India prepares for the ultimate battle, Bollywood’s unwavering support underscores the unifying power of cricket in the country. Can Team India lift the trophy? The nation holds its breath.