Following India's remarkable victory in the T20 World Cup 2026, the nation is in a festive mood. The Indian team secured a decisive 96-run win against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, marking their third T20 World Cup title. Batting first, India amassed an impressive score of 255 runs for 5 wickets, while New Zealand could only manage 159 runs in response. This victory not only thrilled cricket enthusiasts but also sparked a humorous debate on social media, centering around the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan!

Amitabh Bachchan, a passionate cricket fan, has often shared his superstitions regarding watching matches. He believes that whenever he watches a game live, India tends to lose, leading him to consider himself a 'bad omen' or 'jinx.' Consequently, for the T20 World Cup 2026 final, he made a significant decision: he chose not to watch the match at all!

After the victory, Bachchan took to X (formerly Twitter) to share celebratory images of Team India, captioning it: “T 5679 – I said I wouldn’t watch, and they would win! It happened!”

This post quickly went viral, garnering millions of likes and comments. Fans dubbed it Amitabh's 'great sacrifice' and humorously thanked him for his decision.

Social media was abuzz with fans enjoying Bachchan's superstition and expressing their gratitude. Some notable comments included:

• “Great sacrifice, sir! Please keep it up! Don’t watch any matches for future trophies!”


• “Thank you, Big B! Your sacrifice led to our victory. Use the same tactic for the ODI World Cup!”


• “If you had watched, we might have lost. Your absence brought us victory!”


• “Big B, the team performed brilliantly, avoiding your 'evil eye.' Thank you!”


• Some joked, “You caused us to lose the 2023 World Cup, but this time you improved!”

Many users referred to him as the 'real MVP of Team India' and requested that he stay away from future matches to ensure continued success.

Amitabh Bachchan is a cricket enthusiast who frequently shares his emotions regarding matches. He has previously mentioned that his presence leads to losses for the team. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, he followed a similar pattern. However, this time, his superstition proved effective, allowing India to retain the title for the second consecutive time (after 2024). Fans are claiming that Bachchan's 'sacrifice' was the key to the team's success!

Celebrations are in full swing across the country, with fireworks lighting up the sky, and Amitabh Bachchan's amusing post has added to the joy.