An fan of India cheers prior to ICC Men's T20 World Cup final cricket match between India and South Africa at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados
IND Vs RSA, T20 World Cup Final: Indian Fans Celebrate Team's Success - In Pics
India's victory was celebrated with fervour and joy back home. Jubilant Indian cricket fans took to the streets to celebrate the Men In Blue's success after defeating South Africa in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday, June 29. It was India's second T20 World Cup victory after they had won it in 2007 under the legendary MS Dhoni in South Africa, and first since winning the Champions Trophy in 2013. Post the WC final success, Indian batting greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from the T2O arena. Here are some of the best snapshots from the Indian fans celebrating their team's success in the Caribbean.
Celebration in Lucknow
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Cricket fans light fireworks to celebrate in Lucknow, capital of northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh after India defeated South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup final match in Barbados.
Celebration in Mumbai
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Cricket fans celebrate in Mumbai after India defeated South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup final match in Barbados.
Celebration in Hyderabad
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Cricket fans cheer in Hyderabad as they watch a broadcast of the ICC T20 World Cup final match between India and South Africa in Barbados.
Cricket fans celebrate in Lucknow
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Cricket fans celebrate by lighting firecrackers in Lucknow, after India defeated South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup final match in Barbados.
Cricket fans celebrate in Ahmedabad
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Cricket fans throng on streets to celebrate after India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final match against South Africa played at Barbados, in Ahmedabad.
Cricket fans throng on streets to celebrate in Gujarat
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Cricket fans throng on streets to celebrate after India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final match against South Africa played at Barbados, in Ahmedabad.
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Cricket fans celebrate in Lucknow, capital of northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh after India defeated South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup final match in Barbados.
Cricket fans celebrate India's win in Lucknow
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Cricket fans celebrate after India wins the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final match against South Africa played at Barbados, in a shopping mall in Lucknow.
Cricket fans cheer during live coverage in Mumbai
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Cricket fans cheer during live coverage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final match between India and South Africa being played at Bridgetown, Barbados in Mumbai.
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