India defeated South Africa by 130 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to break their World Cup jinx of never winning against the Proteas in the mega-event.
Superstar Aamir Khan tweeted, "Well done India! One step closer!"
"What a start for the defending champs. 2 convincing wins by us. I'm getting pumpppped," Shahid Kapoor tweeted.
'Badlapur' star Varun Dhawan tweeted, "Victory. The boys are back in town. #dhawan shows his class in Australia #IndvsSA #badla after 4 world cups."
Actor Randeep Hooda said, "This was an emphatic win . Congratulations Team India. Such a relief to see super fielding and run outs by the fast bowlers... Carry the form."
"Spectacular victory. Well played Team India. #IndiaVsSA #CWC15," posted Farhan Akhtar.
Anupam Kher said, "CONGRATULATIONS INDIA. Bharat Mata Ki Jai. Thank you Team India for this great victory. #MyCountryBest"
Preity Zinta, who is the co-owner of IPL team Kings XI Punjab, said, "Yeahhhhh !!! ?? What a spectacular WIN by India. Superb team effort"
Arjun Rampal wrote, "One more step closer. Congratulations India what a huge victory. #worldchampionsindia #wewontgiveitback.
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