Celebrities Rejoice as India Triumphs Over Pakistan in T20 World Cup Clash
Television and Bollywood stars erupted in celebration following India's impressive victory against Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Among the prominent voices hailing the team's performance was Elvish Yadav, the winner of Bigg Boss OTT, who shared a heartwarming moment with Indian cricketer Rinku Singh.
Elvish Yadav's Viral Video Call with Rinku Singh
Elvish Yadav took to his official Instagram account to post a video that has since gone viral across social media platforms. In the clip, he is seen engaging in a video call with Rinku Singh shortly after India's win in the T20 World Cup match.
During their conversation, Rinku Singh playfully asked, "Aajata match dekhne yaar!" (You should have come to watch the match!). Elvish responded with, "Main toh ghar par hi tha aaj" (I was at home today). He went on to congratulate Rinku on what he described as a "tagda" (fantastic) match, expressing his admiration by saying, "Tum bahut achcha khelte ho uppar aaya karo bhai" (You play really well, you should come up the order more). The call concluded with Elvish wishing Rinku all the best for future victories.
Match Highlights: India's Commanding Performance
The match, held at the R. Premadasa Stadium, saw Pakistan win the toss and opt to field first. India posted a competitive total of 175/7 on a challenging pitch, thanks to standout performances from:
- Ishan Kishan: A masterclass knock of 77 runs off 40 balls.
- Suryakumar Yadav: The skipper contributed 32 runs from 29 balls, including three fours.
- Shivam Dube: Added 27 runs in 17 balls, with three fours and a six.
Pakistan's bowling attack was led by Ayub, who took 3 wickets for 25 runs in four overs. Other key bowlers included Shaheen Shah Afridi (1/31), Usman Tariq (1/24), and Agha (1/10).
Pakistan's Struggles During the Run-Chase
Pakistan's innings got off to a disastrous start, losing early wickets in quick succession:
- Sahibzada Farhan fell for a duck to Hardik Pandya.
- Jasprit Bumrah trapped Saim Ayub lbw for 6 runs.
- Bumrah also removed skipper Salman Ali Agha for 4 runs, leaving Pakistan at 13/3 in just two overs.
Despite a brief counter-attack from Usman Khan, who scored 44 runs off 34 balls with six fours and a six, Pakistan continued to lose wickets regularly. Key dismissals included:
- Babar Azam caught for 5 runs.
- Mohammed Nawaz caught by Shivam Dube off Kuldeep's bowling.
- Shadab dismissed by Tilak Varma, with Dube taking another catch.
- Faheem Ashraf caught by Rinku Singh off Varun Chakravarthy.
Pakistan's innings collapsed to 97/8 in 15.3 overs, and Abrar Ahmed was trapped lbw for a golden duck on the very next ball, sealing India's dominant victory.
The win has not only boosted India's standings in the T20 World Cup but also sparked widespread celebrations among fans and celebrities alike, with Elvish Yadav's viral interaction with Rinku Singh capturing the joyous spirit of the moment.
