‘Thala for a reason’, cricket legends celebrate India’s 7-run victory:Beckham remembers Kohli-Sachin, Harbhajan, Kaif celebrate historic win

Team India’s 7-run victory over England was celebrated like a festival on social media. It was a nail-biting semi-final which had all the drama. From Axar Patel’s impossible-looking catches to Jasprit Bumrah’s surreal bowling in the death overs, the Men in Blue march on into a second consecutive T20 World Cup final. India will face New Zealand on 8 March at the Narendra Modi Stadium to retain their title, but before that, netizens celebrated the win over England. While legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif, among others, posted congratulatory messages for the team, fans also cherished the presence of legends like MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma at the Wankhede. The fact that India won the match by 7 runs, saw fans celebrate the win with the viral trend – ‘Thala for a reason’. Check how former cricketers, current players and fans celebrated India’s win over England: Sachin celebrates India’s intent Devajit Saikia congratulates the team on thrilling win Mohammad Kaif celebrates Axar Patel’s fitness Irfan Pathan in awe of Jasprit Bumrah Captain Suryakumar Yadav thanks the fans Michael Vaughan reacts to England’s loss Gujarat Titans’ tribute to Dhoni Delhi Capitals bring out the history books Final here we come – Yuvraj Singh Let’s bring the trophy home says Suniel Shetty One step away from history – Suresh Raina Thala for a reason says Munaf Patel India to face New Zealand on 8th march The Indian team will face New Zealand on 8th March in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026. This match will be a repeat of the Champions Trophy final, wherein India faced the Kiwis in 2025. The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where India lost the 2023 ODI World Cup final. The only match that Surya’s men lost in the ongoing World Cup was against South Africa in Ahmedabad, but they will hope to change that result in the summit clash.