Published: Mar 06, 2015, 10:30 PM (IST)
Edited: Mar 07, 2015, 12:05 AM (IST)
New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated the Indian cricket team for their four-wicket win over the West Indies in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the WACA Ground, Perth on Friday. Full Scorecard
In his congratulatory message, the President wished Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men success for their upcoming matches in the game’s show-piece event. India vs West Indies: Match Highlights
“Congrats Team India for victory against West Indies.
Good wishes for success in future matches,” Mukherjee tweeted.
Congrats Team India for victory against West Indies.Good wishes for success in future matches #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) March 6, 2015
Prime Minister Modi also tweeted: “Congratulations to the Cricket Team for the win against West Indies. The Men in Blue seem to be having a great tournament!” ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: SCHEDULE & MATCH DETAILS
Congratulations to the Cricket Team for the win against West Indies. The Men in Blue seem to be having a great tournament!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 6, 2015
Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also congratulated the Men in Blue via twitter. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Complete Coverage
“Bowlers bowled brilliantly to restrict WI to a score of 182. Congrats to @MSDhoni for brilliantly steering the team to victory,” he wrote in his twitter page.
“Many Congratulations to team #India for adding colors in the life of a billion Indians on the occasion of Holi.”
Many Congratulations to team #India for adding colors in the life of a billion Indians on the occasion of Holi. #IndVsWI @PIB_India
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) March 6, 2015
Bowlers bowled brilliantly to restrict WI to a score of 182. Congrats to @MSDhoni for brilliantly steering the team to victory. #IndVsWI
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) March 6, 2015
Defending champions India today survived a scare before defeating a spirited the West Indies by four wickets in a group league encounter to romp into the quarter-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Perth. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: POINTS TABLE
Chasing a modest target of 183, India’s top-order struggled due to poor shot selection before skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni‘s composed unbeaten innings of 45 helped them reach the target in 39.1 overs and ensure their fourth consecutive win in the tournament. Top 10 batsmen in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
