June 29, 2025 It was on this very day a year ago that Indian cricket team lifted their second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and ended a long wait for global glory. Under the calm leadership of Rohit Sharma, the Men in Blue delivered an outstanding performance to beat South Africa aa nd lift the trophy
To mark the first anniversary of the historic win in Barbados, Rohit Sharma took to Instagram with an emotional video montage that captured the journey from preparation to victory. The clip included behind-the-scenes glimpses from the dressing room, roaring celebrations from fans across the world, and Rohit’s own reflections on the pride of leading India to the title.
Hardik Pandya, who played a vital role in sealing the victory. Pandya posted a heartfelt tribute on social media, recalling the emotional high of that day. In the final, he was tasked with defending 16 runs in the last over a challenge he embraced with steely resolve.
In the video, Hardik stated: “I always visualized myself bowling the final over or hitting the winning runs in a World Cup. That moment in Barbados made all the struggles of the previous months worth it. I could finally say—I did it for my country.”
Team India's T20 World Cup triumph
Each member of the squad played a key role during the campaign, none more so than Virat Kohli, whose decisive 76-run knock in the final against South Africa anchored India's innings. Rohit himself had a superb tournament with the bat, providing crucial starts and inspiring his teammates with consistency and calm.
India didn’t stop there. Just eight months later, they lifted the ICC Champions Trophy, adding another feather to their cap and proving that their T20 World Cup win was not an isolated triumph but the start of something bigger.
