• India registered a dominating seven-wicket win over Pakistan at the ODI World Cup 2023.

  • Kareena Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Sunny Deol were among the many celebs to celebrate India's victory.

World Cup 2023: Kareena Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Sunny Deol and other celebs rejoice India’s emphatic win over Pakistan
Kareena Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Sunny Deol and other celebs rejoice India’s win over Pakistan (Image Source: Twitter)

Cricket is often hailed as a quasi-religious fervor in India, with a unique power to unite the nation. This unity is even more evident when India and Pakistan face off in a high-stakes cricket match, a moment that captures global attention, quickens pulses, and stirs intense emotions. Something similar unfolded on Saturday (October 14) when Indian cricket team secured a commanding victory over their arch-rivals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The historic eighth ODI World Cup win of the Men in Blue over Pakistan was nothing short of a brilliant, etching a memorable day into the annals of history and filling every Indian heart with joy and pride.

Bollywood euphoria

India’s victory was met with tremendous jubilation among fans, and it was even more heartwarming to see Bollywood celebrities, such as Kareena Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Sunny Deol and many others, joining in the celebrations. Their reactions on social media showcased the unity and pride that cricket evokes in India’s diverse and culturally rich nation.

Kareena Kapoor’s graceful praise for Team India’s triumph

Kareena Kapoor's Instagram story
Kareena Kapoor’s Instagram story

The ever-stunning Kareena Kapoor, known for her elegance and grace, took to Instagram to express her joy on India’s win. She lauded the Indian team and penned, “Congratulations Team India. Always doing us proud.”

Ajay Devgn’s optimism

Bollywood’s versatile actor Ajay Devgn shared his enthusiasm on official X account (formerly Twitter). With a sense of confidence and optimism, he wrote, “The best bowling attack, the best batting line-up, we have it all. World Cup Trophy… Here we come!”

Sunny Deol’s patriotic roar in support of Team India

The “Gadar 2” star, Sunny Deol’s celebratory message reflected the patriotic fervor and resonated with many fans as he tweeted, “#HindustanZindabad Gadar machadiya hamare #MenInBlue ne aaj cricket ke maidan me. (Our Men in Blue have created a revolution on the field today) Huge congratulations to #TeamIndia and the entire nation celebrating this big win!! #INDvsPAK #CWC23 #ODIWorldCup2023.”

Anil Kapoor joins the celebration

Anil Kapoor's Instagram story
Anil Kapoor’s Instagram story

The ageless Anil Kapoor wasn’t far behind in expressing his joy and pride. He reposted a picture and wrote, “India roars to victory over Pakistan! What a match, what a win!”

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Ayushmann Khurrana’s joyful selfie moment

Known for his versatility as an actor and his connection to the masses, Ayushmann Khurrana shared a selfie standing in front of the TV. He tweeted, “Complete dominance in every aspect of the game. Top of the table. Well played team India. #IndvsPak #WorldCup2023.” His tweet encapsulated the pride and joy that reverberated across the nation.

Boman Irani’s happy reflection on the clash

Comedic genius Boman Irani shared his thoughts, saying, “Well, I’m happy. Can’t deny it. Not the tension-filled match we were all geared for. But I cannot recall an Ind/Pak World Cup match in which 28 overs were not bowled. So, VERY well played India! #IndiavsPak #WorldCup2023.”

Riteish Deshmukh’s roaring message

Actor Riteish Deshmukh took to his X account and wrote, “Lions have roared in Ahmedabad … Jai Hind!!!!! What an amazing win today – #TeamIndia you are our pride!! Tight bowling – kept Pakistan below 200 -Captain @ImRo45 take a bow -incredible hitting. @ShreyasIyer15 took it home for us- But the player of the match is our very own. BOOM BOOM @Jaspritbumrah93 – INDIA on top of the table.”

Anushka Ranjan’s unique celebration

Actress Anushka Ranjan added a distinct touch to the celebrations by sharing a picture of her television screen, exclaiming, “Wooow!! Grapee!!!”

Anushka Ranjan's Instagram story
Anushka Ranjan’s Instagram story

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