Anushka Sharma celebrates in the stands as India beats Pakistan by 6 runs in T20 World Cup match, watch video

Anushka Sharma

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma was one among the many fans who witnessed the India vs Pakistan match live in New York on Sunday. The T20 World Cup match between the two cricketing rivals was one of the most awaited matches. After the first inning, Indian fans had given hope of winning the match as India as al out at 119. As India stepped out to bow in the second innings, the win prediction for India was at 8 percent. However, by the end of the match, the Indian side proved the prediction wrong to win the match by 6 runs.

After India won the match against Pakistan on Sunday, reactions from the crowd soon went viral. Anushka Sharma who is married to cricketer Virat Kohli was initially upset at the way the match was going on. However, when the Indian team won, she was seen flashing a wide smile and celebrating n the stands with other people. She expressed utter disbelief as she happily celebrated the team's narrow win.

Check out Anushka Sharma's reactions from the match:

Jasprit Bumrah's miserly three-wicket haul which applied pressure on Pakistan batters and a counter-attacking, match-saving knock by Rishabh Pant powered India to a narrow win at a packed Nassau County Stadium which keeps India's World Cup dreams alive with two more group stage games to go.After the game got over and the tricolour shone bright at the Nassau County Stadium in New York, fans at the venue wasted no time breaking into an energetic dance to the sounds of drums.

Several celebrities took to social media to congratulate team India on their victory.

Like every other desi cricket fan Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was heartbroken after watching the first innings where India collapsed in the batting but said the the bowlers making it to win was commendable.

Expressing his excitement, Big B shared Jasprit Bumrah's picture on his X handle and wrote, "Oh my god oh my god! We were watching Ind v Pak game, and switched off the TV midway, because we felt we were losing! But suddenly I saw the Internet and WE WON WE WON WE WON !!! YEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH .... !!!!! INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA, (loosely translated).

Angad Bedi shared a celebratory video from the ground. He heaped praise on team Indian for the exceptional game.

Not only Angad but his wife Neha Dhupia shared a video while watching the match with family and friends on her X handle.

Along with the video, she wrote, "Not been this nervous in a looonnggg time ... well played #teamindia #jaihind."

Holding the national flag in his hand and beaming with pride, Aparshakti Khurana, who witnessed this game live, shared his feeling and wrote on Instagram, "Whatta Game! New York! You were worth it."

Bowled by India's performance against Pakistan, Riteish Deshmukh posted on X, "Chak De India : What an incredible comeback!!! Bravo Team INDIA - Bravo Bowlers !! #INDvsPAK #t20USA #T20WorldCup 2024."

Rooting for Team India, Ayushmann Khurrana praised Rishabh Pant and called Boomrah 'man with the golden arm."