‘Well Played, Parthiv Patel’: Twitter Applauds Gujarat’s Ranji Win

Parthiv Patel’s 143 led Gujarat to their historic Ranji Trophy title win against 41-time champions Mumbai.

It was a historic day for Gujarat cricket.

Parthiv Patel’s 143 led Gujarat to their maiden Ranji Trophy title win against 41-time champions Mumbai in the final at Indore. Gujarat chased down Mumbai's second innings lead of 314 runs to beat their formidable rivals.

Accolades poured in for the team, and especially for Parthiv Patel, on Twitter. Here’s how sportspersons and famous personalities reacted to the Gujarat team’s victory and Patel’s heroics.

Congratulations Gujarat for winning the Ranji Trophy 2016/17 well done captain @parthiv9 top knock..oh ki Khedya yar tuuuuu nikkkeee👏👏

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 14, 2017

Congratulations to @parthiv9 and the Gujarat team on winning the Ranji Trophy 👏👏Inspirational stuff PP👌 @BCCI

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 14, 2017

What a day for Gujarat cricket! And good to see teams from states hitherto considered weak, winning major titles. @parthiv9

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 14, 2017

Fantastic win for Gujarat. Beating Mumbai - even sans stars - not easy. Gr8 ambition & commitment led by @parthiv9's guts-and-glory approach

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) January 14, 2017

Well played, Gujarat 😊👍👏👏 well done, @parthiv9 for the runs, leadership and getting the right team together. Special mention for @RpSingh99

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 14, 2017

Perfect example of Vibrant Gujarat!#RanjiTrophy winner 2016/17

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) January 14, 2017

What a day for Gujarat, great performance in Ranji. Congratulations @parthiv9 & team, keep it up !

— Ahmed Patel (@ahmedpatel) January 14, 2017

Great game of #RanjiTrophy between #MUMvGUJ, congratulations team Gujarat for victory, super performance by @parthiv9.

— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) January 14, 2017

So happy4 @gujaratcricket & @parthiv9 (who shares a birthday w/me!)for their superlative performance in deservedly winning the #RanjiTrophy!

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 14, 2017

Heartiest congratulations to Gujarat cricket team for winning Ranji trophy final. @parthiv9 has been amazing in both the innings. Proud...

— Vijay Rupani (@vijayrupanibjp) January 14, 2017

History created in Ranji trophy! Gujarat beat Mumbai to lift trophy for first time! Well played @parthiv9 and team Gujarat! Super stuff!

— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) January 14, 2017