Amdavadis take Team India’s victory celebrations to streets with Tricolour

India won the third ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday, this time after a 12-year gap, defeating New Zealand by four wickets. The Kiwis scored 251 runs for 7 wickets in 50 overs, while India chased down the target, scoring 254 runs for 6 wickets in 49 overs, claiming the trophy.

There were celebrations across Ahmedabad following the victory. The cricketers celebrated on the field, while Amdavadi cricket fans took to the streets to join in the festivities.

A huge crowd had gathered on Sindhu Bhavan Road waving Indian flags, while children shouted from the sunroof of cars to join in the victory celebrations. The roads in Maninagar were chock-a-block with people waving the Tricolour and chanting ‘India India’ on the streets.

Residents of Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, and Jamnagar also took to streets to express their feelings on India's super performance throughout the tournament. Some enjoyed their favourite food, while others took their vehicles out for a drive. Videos from Jammu, Indore, and Mumbai also went viral on social media.

Captain Rohit Sharma was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match for leading from the front with 76 runs off 83 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes. With the ball, Kuldeep Yadav took the valuable wickets of Rachin Ravindra (37) and Kane Williamson (11). 

The bowling contributions from Varun Chakravarthy (2 wickets) and Ravindra Jadeja, who bowled 10 overs, giving away just 30 runs and taking 1 wicket, were also crucial in the victory. Senior fast bowler Shami was expensive, conceding 74 runs in 9 overs while taking 1 wicket.