Hardik Pandya Celebrates India’s T20 World Cup Victory in Mumbai

India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya shared his excitement about the Men in Blue’s victory parade in Mumbai after winning the T20 World Cup. India won the prestigious trophy for the second time by defeating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados on June 29.

In a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Hardik expressed his joy and gratitude for being part of the celebration in Mumbai, which attracted a huge crowd. He said, “I’ve been very fortunate enough to be part of something so amazing which I’ll remember for the rest of my life and at the same point of time, everyone in this team. That’s what we all work hard for. We work hard to be in this kind of situation, this kind of atmosphere, and the happiness we can provide. Can’t be more happy than finishing our all the formalities and all the celebrations in Mumbai. Mumbai didn’t disappoint. Mumbai was the best. Aamchi Mumbai!”

Hardik also mentioned that winning the T20 World Cup trophy after 13 years felt surreal. He reminisced about celebrating India’s previous victories and felt special to be part of the team this time. He added, “I must be on the road (in 2007) because in 2011, I was on the road, celebrating the same team when they came. For me it’s more surreal that after 13 years the next trophy that we’ve got, which I celebrated, I am part of the team. It’s Bombay for me eventually, where my journey started and this will be more special, getting the cup back home and it’s so many people’s heart full of joy and happiness. I don’t think there is any more bigger pleasure or blessing than this.”

Summarizing the final match of the T20 World Cup 2024, Virat Kohli and Axar Patel’s strong partnership helped India reach a competitive total of 176/7. Despite a tense defense, India managed to secure a 7-run victory, winning their second T20 World Cup title.