‘Team India Brings T20 World Cup Home In Style’: PM Modi, Shah, Kharge Laud ‘Historic’ Victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian Cricket team as it emerged victorious in the T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa by 7 runs in a thrilling final.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian Cricket team as it emerged victorious in the T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa by 7 runs in a thrilling final, securing their first ICC trophy in 13 long years. Political leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
In a video statement, PM Modi said, "Our team brings T20 World Cup home in style, we are proud of them. Indian cricket team won the World Cup and also hearts of crores of Indians; no small achievement that it did not lose a single match". "CHAMPIONS! Our team brings the T20 World Cup home in STYLE! We are proud of the Indian Cricket Team. This match was HISTORIC," PM Modi posted on X.
CHAMPIONS!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 29, 2024
Our team brings the T20 World Cup home in STYLE!
We are proud of the Indian Cricket Team.
This match was HISTORIC. 🇮🇳 🏏 🏆 pic.twitter.com/HhaKGwwEDt
President Droupadi Murmu hailed India's "never-say-die spirit" as she wrote, "My heartiest congratulations to Team India for winning the T20 World Cup. With the never-say-die spirit, the team sailed through difficult situations and demonstrated outstanding skills throughout the tournament. It was an extraordinary victory in the final match. Well done, Team India! We are proud of you!"
My heartiest congratulations to Team India for winning the T20 World Cup. With the never-say-die spirit, the team sailed through difficult situations and demonstrated outstanding skills throughout the tournament. It was an extraordinary victory in the final match. Well done, Team…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 29, 2024
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also congratulated the team, "Our players put up a stellar performance throughout the T20 World Cup with unmatched team spirit and sportsmanship. The nation swells with pride at their historic achievement."
"Congratulations to world champion Team 🇮🇳. A glorious moment for our nation," he said in an X post.
Congratulations to world champion Team 🇮🇳.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 29, 2024
A glorious moment for our nation.
Our players put up a stellar performance throughout the #T20WorldCup with unmatched team spirit and sportsmanship. The nation swells with pride at their historic achievement.
Well done 👏#INDvSA
"What an incredible victory and achievement by Indian cricket team!" posted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on X. "The Indian team has scripted history by defeating South Africa at #T20WolrdCupFinal! The entire nation is elated by India winning the T20 Cricket World Cup! Congratulations to the Indian cricket team for spectacular display of cricketing skills, grit and perseverance. This victory today will motivate so many upcoming cricketers and sportspersons. We are proud of the Indian team," his post read further.
What an incredible victory and achievement by Indian cricket team!
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 29, 2024
The Indian team has scripted history by defeating South Africa at #T20WolrdCupFinal! The entire nation is elated by India winning the T20 Cricket World Cup!
Congratulations to the Indian cricket team for… pic.twitter.com/aUNUJQXVK3
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also praised the Indian team. "Surya, what a brilliant catch! Rohit, this win is a testament to your leadership. Rahul, I know team India will miss your guidance," his post said, adding, "The spectacular Men in Blue have made our country proud".
Congratulations to Team India on a spectacular World Cup Victory and a phenomenal performance throughout the tournament!
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 29, 2024
Surya, what a brilliant catch! Rohit, this win is a testament to your leadership. Rahul, I know team India will miss your guidance.
The spectacular Men in… pic.twitter.com/lkYlu33egb
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in an X post said, "In a nail-biting final, Team India won the #T20WorldCup after 17 years! Many Congratulations to the Men in Blue for their impressive display of talent and dedication. Virat Kohli, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh shone through the match. Every Indian is proud of this incredible victory.🇮🇳 Your accomplishments will always be celebrated and cherished. We look forward to continuing to support and cheer for you in future matches!"
In a nail-biting final, Team India won the #T20WorldCup after 17 years!
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) June 29, 2024
Many Congratulations to the Men in Blue for their impressive display of talent and dedication. Virat Kohli, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh shone through the match. Every Indian is proud of this incredible… pic.twitter.com/lXI8eZFL2n
India Clinches T20 World Cup 2024
Virat Kohli's first half-century of this T20 World Cup anchored India to a score of 176-7 in the final held in Barbados. Kohli scored 76 runs, with Axar Patel contributing a valuable 47. Keshav Maharaj was South Africa's standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 23 runs.
In a nail-biting match, South Africa played strong till the end. India's rival team was 81 for three after 10 overs in their chase of 177. Jasprit Bumrah gave India an early breakthrough and also saved the team when the situation escalated after the 10th over.
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