The celebration wasn’t just on the field after India’s exhilarating T20 World Cup victory. Virat Kohli, the talismanic batsman, extended his dominance to the digital world as his post celebrating the win became the most-liked Instagram post by an Indian, dethroning a popular Bollywood power couple.
Virat Kohli T20 World Cup Instagram post
Virat Kohli‘s post, featuring the Indian team lifting the coveted T20 World Cup trophy, has garnered a staggering 19.5 million likes (and counting) as of today. This impressive figure surpasses the previous record held by Bollywood stars Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani’s wedding photo, which sits at 16.2 million likes.
The caption for Kohli’s record-breaking post simply reads: “Couldn’t have dreamt of a better day than this. God is great and I bow my head in gratitude. We finally did it. Jai Hind.”
Heroic performance on and off field
India’s path to victory wasn’t easy. The final against South Africa, another undefeated team in the tournament, was a nail-biting thriller. Kohli, who had been battling form earlier in the tournament, rose to the occasion with a stellar 76 runs off 59 balls, anchoring the batting line-up and propelling India to a record-breaking total of 176 runs in the T20 World Cup final.
Team effort secures T20 WC crown
While Virat Kohli’s batting was crucial, the bowlers proved equally instrumental in securing the win. Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah delivered a masterclass in death bowling, restricting the South African chase and ultimately sealing a thrilling 7-run victory.
New Era Dawns for India Cricket Team
The victory came with a bittersweet note. Senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirement from T20 cricket for India, paving the way for a younger generation to carry forward the legacy and defend the T20 World Cup title.
