On June 29, 2025, Indian cricket stars Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya shared deeply emotional tributes on the first anniversary of India’s unforgettable T20 World Cup victory in Barbados. Both players turned to social media to commemorate the historic moment, describing it as a day that will forever be etched in their hearts and in the memories of Indian cricket fans across the globe.
Rohit Sharma posted a heartfelt video montage on Instagram that featured intense moments from the final match, including images of him collapsing in joy after the last ball, lifting the coveted trophy alongside teammates like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, and celebrating with his family. In the voice-over, Rohit emotionally declared, “This trophy… it’s for the entire nation.” He reflected on the magnitude of the moment, admitting he hadn’t slept the night before the final due to nerves and anxiety. “I couldn’t feel my legs when I woke up,” he recalled, underlining how much the title meant to him personally and as captain.
Hardik Pandya, who bowled the crucial final over that secured India’s win, also expressed his feelings through a video and a powerful caption: “A day I’ll never forget. A day we’ll never forget. For all of us, India.” He revealed that he had always dreamed of delivering the final over in a World Cup final and described the fulfillment of that dream as one of the proudest moments of his life. His performance under pressure, combined with his emotional words, once again highlighted his dedication to the Indian jersey.
The T20 World Cup final, played on June 29, 2024, at Kensington Oval in Barbados, saw India defeat South Africa by seven runs in a nail-biting thriller. Chasing a target of 177, South Africa came dangerously close before India’s bowlers, including Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik, held their nerve in the death overs. Virat Kohli’s commanding 76 anchored the Indian innings, and Suryakumar Yadav’s sensational catch on the boundary rope to dismiss David Miller turned the tide of the match. The victory marked India’s first ICC title in 11 years and ended a long-standing drought in global tournaments.
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For fans and players alike, the memory of that day remains vivid. From the emotional celebrations to the sheer relief and pride on the players’ faces, June 29 became a symbol of triumph and unity. Rohit Sharma described the day as the best moment of his cricketing career, saying that Barbados would forever remain in his veins. Hardik Pandya’s manifestation of his final-over dream coming true added a touch of poetic justice to the victory story.
One year on, the legacy of that win continues to inspire. In the months that followed the T20 World Cup victory, India also clinched the ICC Champions Trophy, signaling a new era of dominance in white-ball cricket. As the anniversary posts poured in, it was clear that the emotional impact of that day remains as strong as ever—both for the players who fought on the field and for the millions who watched, cried, and celebrated from
