Team India’s heart-stopping seven-run triumph over England at Wankhede has punched their ticket to the T20 World Cup final versus New Zealand. The semi-final masterclass has the country in a festive frenzy, amplified by an avalanche of love from Bollywood icons.
Akshay Kumar kicked off the star-studded reactions with a fun dance video on X, proclaiming, ‘Marching to the final like this… Brilliant victory, Team India!’
Echoing the excitement, Preity Zinta tweeted, ‘Hats off to the Indian team in blue jerseys! Unbelievable game and sheer dominance. Perfect start to the T20 World Cup 2026 final journey.’
Sonu Sood’s post resonated deeply: ‘My India the great – 1.4 billion hearts united in celebration.’ Kangana Ranaut fueled final dreams on Instagram with a team snap: ‘Time to hoist the tricolor in the final.’
Angad Bedi dished praise on key contributors: ‘Final path unlocked, morale sky-high. Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling wizardry and Axar Patel’s two game-changing catches shifted momentum.’
Suniel Shetty zeroed in on Axar: ‘Outstanding team effort, but Axar Patel’s spectacular catches cleared the victory lane.’
A host of other celebrities – Varun Dhawan, Raveena Tandon, Shehnaaz Gill, Munmun Dutta, Ayushmann Khurrana – posted photos and heartfelt wishes, urging the team onward. This celebrity chorus highlights the deep bond between Bollywood and cricket, boosting Team India’s confidence as they eye World Cup glory.