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Bollywood Rejoices At India's Entry Into World Cup Semis

Darpan News Desk IANS, 19 Mar, 2015 12:37 PM

As the Indian cricket team secured its place in the World Cup semi-finals, members of the film fraternity like Rishi Kapoor, Akshay Kumar and Sushant Singh Rajput lauded the victory.

India beat Bangladesh by 109 runs in Melbourne on Thursday. Defending champions India will now play the semi-final against the winners of the Australia vs Pakistan quarter-final.

Here's what the stars tweeted after the victory:

Akshay Kumar: Team India bowl their way into the semi-finals! What a catch and what a match! Congrats on the 7th consecutive win! #INDvsBANs

Rishi Kapoor: YO! India 7th straight win. Way to go team India!!!!

Sushant Singh Rajput: This is what happens when talent and hardwork meet Belief...and what a way to do it! Congratulations Team India.!!#INDvsBAN #TeamSuper

Anupam Kher: Jeet Jayenge Hum Tu Agar Sung Hai...Congratulations Team India for another brilliant VICTORY. Jai Ho.

Boman Irani: They looked like ONE today! Thank you Team India for giving us so much joy! #INDvsBAN

Arjun Rampal: Superbbbb India an all round performance by the champions. Just two more games for the biggest party of the year. #wewontgiveitback

Emraan Hashmi: #TeamIndia wins by 109 runs...What a win... #INDvsBAN #CWC15

Kunal Kohli: 2 quarters, too one sided. #Bangladesh played like tigers all thru the tourney. Well played Guys. #IndiaInSemis

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