Amit Shah Hails India's Thrilling Victory Over Pakistan

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Key Takeaways
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Team India on their victory.
- Virat Kohli received accolades for his century in the match.
- Various state leaders commended the team's teamwork and dedication.
- The victory is seen as a source of national pride.
- Expectations are high for India's performance in future matches.
New Delhi, Feb 23 (NationPress) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday extended his congratulations to Team India for their impressive victory over Pakistan by six wickets in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.
The Home Minister expressed his joy in a post on ‘X’, stating, “An electrifying performance!! Well played Team India. You have made everyone proud by living up to the expectations of millions of cricket fans around the world. All my best wishes for your future matches.”
BJP President J.P. Nadda also congratulated Team India, praising Virat Kohli for his outstanding century against their long-standing rivals. “Congratulations to the Indian Men's Cricket Team on this remarkable victory against Pakistan in the #ICCChampionsTrophy 2025! Kudos to Virat Kohli for his impressive century, leading the team with his experience and skill. This match was a perfect example of teamwork, with every player playing their part to secure the win. Best wishes for the upcoming matches, and may the team continue to carry forward this winning momentum,” Nadda wrote on X.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya shared his excitement after the match, congratulating Team India as well. “Heartiest congratulations to the Men in Blue on their emphatic victory against Pakistan in the #CT2025. What a great all-round performance by the team. A special mention to @imVkohli for a wonderful innings & for becoming the fastest to reach 14,000 ODI runs. Best wishes for the games ahead,” he wrote on X.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan described India’s win over Pakistan as a ‘spectacular victory’ for the nation. “Amazing victory! Many congratulations to the Indian Cricket Team for their spectacular victory against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025! All the countrymen are proud and happy on this achievement of yours. Congratulations to all the members of Team India. I wish that this sequence of victory continues uninterrupted. Bharat Mata ki Jai,” he posted on X.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal expressed his joy, saying: “What a match and what a win! Brilliant teamwork by our Men in Blue in the #INDvsPAK Champions Trophy match in Dubai. Congratulations to @imVkohli for his match-winning century and the historic milestone of the fastest 14,000 runs in ODIs. Wishing our boys the best for their upcoming matches!”
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta noted that India’s victory stemmed from a strong team performance. “The Indian cricket team registered another historic victory by defeating Pakistan in the Champions Trophy with its strong performance. This is not just a match, but a victory of the enthusiasm and passion of every Indian. The hard work, teamwork and fighting spirit of the players are commendable. Hearty congratulations to the entire Indian cricket team! May this winning streak continue,” she wrote on X.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also congratulated Team India, saying, “Heartiest congratulations to the people of India and Team India for the 'Virat' victory! Jai Hind,” he wrote on X.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi offered his hearty congratulations to Team India for their thrilling win against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. “Huge congratulations to Team India on their thrilling win against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. May the team continue its winning streak and bring glory for the nation. You make us proud! @BCCI.”
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami labeled the win as ‘historic’. “Historical victory. The Indian cricket team has defeated Pakistan in the group league match of Champions Trophy-2025. Congratulations to all the members of the team for this excellent performance and best wishes for the upcoming matches. Jai Hind! #INDvsPAK,” he wrote on X.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma commented that Virat Kohli has always led from the front. “The King leads from the front! A Kohli masterclass against Pakistan in an ICC tournament- a match made in heaven! Congratulations Bharat,” the Chief Minister wrote on X.
Madhya Pradesh’s Mohan Yadav stated that Team India has made the nation proud by defeating Pakistan. “Virat Vijay...Hearty congratulations to the entire team and countrymen for defeating Pakistan and winning the thrilling match due to the brilliant performance of our promising players. You all have made the country proud with your excellent teamwork and tremendous performance. May Team India continue to give such historic performances, my best wishes,” the Chief Minister wrote on X.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma described India’s victory against Pakistan as a golden victory. “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all the talented players of the Indian Cricket Team for registering an unforgettable and historic victory against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy tournament. This golden victory is the result of your tireless hard work, dedication and team spirit. This outstanding achievement of yours has brought pride to the country. We are proud of you! Jai Hind! @BCCI,” the Chief Minister posted on X.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu also congratulated Team India on their ‘fantastic victory’. “What a match! Congratulations to Team India on a fantastic victory! A special commendation to @imVkohli for that brilliant century! Wishing the team all the best for the rest of the tournament. Keep the momentum going, boys! @BCCI #INDvsPAK #ChampionsTrophy2025,” the Chief Minister wrote on X.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also congratulated Team India on their win. In his detailed post, he wrote on X: “Chak De India… Indian cricket team's thrilling victory over Pakistan… All the Indian bowlers bowled first and bowled hard at the Pakistani batsmen. The Indian bowlers kept the Pakistani batsmen busy at regular intervals, preventing the Pakistani team from scoring big runs. Kuldeep Yadav bowled well and dismissed three Pakistani batsmen. Then, while chasing the target of 242 runs, Virat Kohli's century made all the difference. Indian batsmen Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill batted with restraint and brought India to victory. The victory achieved by Team India under the leadership of Rohit Sharma is certainly inspiring for every young player. Heartiest congratulations to the Indian cricket team and best wishes for their future in the Champions Trophy.”
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary remarked that this is the era of Indian lions. “The Indian cricket team has defeated Pakistan in the one-day match of the ICC Champions Trophy. Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the Indian cricket team on this great victory! Today is a proud moment for every Indian. #TeamIndia #INDvsPAK #cricket,” he wrote on his X post.
Newly elected Delhi MLA Parvesh Sahib Singh expressed that India has won spectacularly. “India's spectacular win. Hearty congratulations to the people of India on India's spectacular victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy ODI match. The enthusiasm, confidence and excellent performance of the young players is a proud moment for every Indian. This victory has brought excitement and celebration not only on the cricket field but also in the hearts of crores of countrymen!” he wrote on X.
Rajasthan Home Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar referred to Team India's victory as ‘Virat’s victory’. “Virat’s victory....! This victory, this enthusiasm, this passion, this zeal – this is the real identity of Indian cricket! Team India's historic win over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is not just a match but an occasion of pride and celebration for every Indian cricket lover! The young players performed so well on the field that this match was recorded in golden letters in the history of Indian cricket. The tricolour fluttered proudly, and the heart of the entire nation was filled with pride! May the flag of victory keep flying high and may the pride of India always remain high! Jai Hind!” the state Home Minister wrote on ‘X’.
Andhra Pradesh Minister Lokesh Nara also congratulated the star batsman Virat Kholi. “What an electrifying atmosphere at the Dubai stadium! Devaansh and I witnessed Team India’s stunning victory over Pakistan LIVE—an unforgettable experience! Absolute dominance, brilliant teamwork, and @imVkohli in top form yet again! Proud of our boys! #ChampionsTrophy2025 #INDvsPAK,” he wrote on X.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini called the performance ‘splendid’. “Excellent and splendid performance by Indian cricket team. In the Champions Trophy, the Indian cricket team performed brilliantly and won by 6 wickets against its arch-rival Pakistan. Best wishes for the continued bright future of the Indian team and heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the countrymen. #INDvsPAK #ChampionsTrophy,” the Chief Minister wrote on X.
Meanwhile, Delhi BJP MLA Manoj Tiwari also congratulated Team India on their win. Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi described Team India’s performance as a ‘masterclass in teamwork and resilience’. “Epic triumph for Team India! A masterclass in teamwork and resilience, with Kohli’s century leading the charge. A glorious win for every heart that beats for Indian cricket!” the LoP wrote on X.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge commended Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav for their stellar performance. “The Indian cricket team's decisive victory over Pakistan in today's ICC #ChampionsTrophy 2025 match is commendable. On behalf of the nation, a word of appreciation for Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav. Congratulations to the team on their performance in this prestigious encounter. Thanks for making us proud. All the best for future endeavours,” the Congress President posted on ‘X’.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin mentioned that Team India’s victory was a ‘clinical performance’. “Clinical performance by #TeamIndia! Kudos to @imVkohli for steering the team to victory with a masterclass unbeaten century. Let’s keep this momentum going and clinch the #ChampionsTrophy! #INDvsPAK #ChampionsTrophy2025,” the Chief Minister wrote on X.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed that she is ‘feeling happy’ after Team India defeated Pakistan. “Feeling happy at the emphatic win of our boys today over Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Congratulations to the India Team for the sweeping victory in the prestige match!” the Chief Minister wrote on X.
Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Virat Kohli for his performance. “Over the last 15 years, I have often rooted for Virat Kohli to get a century. Rarely has he deserved one more than today and rarely have I been as emotionally invested in watching him score it! Congrats, @imViratKohli!” the Congress MP wrote on X.
AAP also congratulated Team India, stating the entire country is eager for Team India to create history by winning the Champions Trophy. “Jai Hind! Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the Indian Cricket Team for their glorious victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy. The whole country is waiting for India to create history by winning the Champions Trophy,” the party official posted on ‘X’.
Bihar Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav also congratulated Team India. “Hearty congratulations to the Indian cricket team, sports lovers, and countrymen on winning the important match against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. #Cricket #ChampionsTrophy #TejashwiYadav #RJD #india #Bihar #ICC,” he wrote on X.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed that he enjoyed watching Team India’s performance. “I enjoyed watching today's unprecedented win over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. India's rhythmic bowling, Virat Kohli's brilliant batting, and the team's organized fight played a major role in defeating Pakistan. Congratulations to the Indian cricket team for their victory. I hope our winning streak continues throughout the tournament and India emerges as champions,” the Chief Minister posted on X.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar also praised Team India’s performance. “Well done, boys! Heartiest congratulations to Team India for their unprecedented victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. This is a victory that the entire country is proud of. Virat Kohli's century and Shreyas Iyer's batting were a thrilling experience. Jaiho Team India. #INDvsPAK #ChampionsTrophy,” he wrote on X.
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath remarked, “Many congratulations to the Indian Cricket Team for their spectacular win over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. Many congratulations to Virat Kohli for his century innings.”
Former Chief Minister Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called the win a ‘great win’. “Great win for Team India against Pakistan in the ICC Championship Trophy! Congratulations on a well-deserved victory. Big congrats to @imVkohli on his brilliant century! #ICCChampionsTrophy #INDvsPAK,” he wrote on X.
Jharkhand MLA and wife of the Chief Minister Kalpana Murmu Soren stated that it is a proud moment for the entire country. “Great win, a proud moment! The Indian cricket team registered another historic victory by defeating Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. Today's victory is a proud moment for every Indian and cricket lover. Many congratulations to all the countrymen on this tremendous performance of Team India,” she wrote on X.
Congress Spokesperson Pawan Khera stated that the country’s cricket is a symbol of valour. “Our cricket team is a symbol of the valour, courage and wisdom of us Indians. When India wins, the diversity of this country wins, our colourful environment wins, our unity wins. Many congratulations to the Indian cricket team for their victory over Pakistan,” he wrote on X.
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal referred to the win as a ‘great win’. “Great win! Many congratulations to all the countrymen and cricket fans for India's magnificent victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. Virat Kohli showed with his brilliant innings why he is called the king of world cricket,” he posted on X.