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When Virat Kohli Lip-Synced Vande Mataram With Sea Of Indian Fans After T20 WC Win

Akshita Patel

Virat Kohli vibed to Vande Mataram with crowd [Source: @BCCI/X.com]Virat Kohli vibed to Vande Mataram with crowd [Source: @BCCI/X.com]

In a moment that sent goosebumps down every Indian's spine, Virat Kohli sang 'Vande Mataram' with thousands of fans at the Wankhede Stadium after India's 2024 T20 World Cup win. The Indian team was welcomed like heroes, and the packed stadium turned into a sea of Tri-Colors, cheers, and emotions.

In 2024, India broke its decade-long ICC trophy drought to claim the T20 World Cup title. In the final, the men in blue pinched a win from defeat as South Africa choked during the death overs in the final.

After the victory, the atmosphere was like a festival throughout the country. The BCCI hosted a special felicitation ceremony for the team at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.

Virat Kohli Sang Vande Mataram With Fans To Celebrate T20 World Cup Win

An open bus parade was organised in Mumbai, which ended at the Wankhede Stadium. The stadium was full of thousands of fans awaiting to welcome their heroes. Fans broke out into thunderous cheers as the team entered.

Amid the overwhelming reception, BCCI felicitated the team before the players took a victory lap across the ground with the T20 World Cup trophy in their hands. 

As they took their victory lap, A.R. Rahman's signature rendition of the national patriotic song 'Vande Mataram' played in the background. The cameras picked out Virat Kohli, eyes shining and his heart overflowing, lip-syncing the lyrics passionately, glancing around at the crowd with pride and emotion.

BCCI's post [Source: @BCCI/X.com]BCCI's post [Source: @BCCI/X.com]

He had the national flag in hand and lip-synced the entire song while encouraging the fans to do the same and join him.

For many, it wasn’t just about cricket anymore. That brief moment showed how deeply the sport is connected to the country’s spirit. Kohli was no longer a cricketer, he was a fan, a patriot, and a leader basking in the adoration of millions.

That aside, Kohli also said goodbye to T20I cricket during the 2024 T20 World Cup final as he retired from the format alongside Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja.