Mangalore, April 3: As MS Dhoni whacked a six over long-on to help India become the World Cup champions, the city erupted in joy as fireworks lit the skyline across various parts.
Jubilant fans took out impromptu rally in places like Kankanady, Jeppu, Hampankatta, Bunder, Karangalpady, Bejai, MG Road and several other places.
Sweets were also distributed in several places and the youths fluttering Indian tricolor zipped through city roads shouting Bharat Matha Ki jai and Jai Jai India.
India overhauled, what looked like a difficult target of 274 set by Sri Lanka, with the help of a brilliant 97 from Gautam Gambhir and an equally crucial half-century from skipper Dhoni.
Throughout the day on Saturday, the city had worn a deserted look, with people choosing to watch the match either in their homes or at publics places and shops where generous shopkeepers had placed televisions with the match on. Business was rather low, but nobody seemed to mind.
The entire city was glued to television sets, cheering as each Lankan wicket fell, and expressing expert views on what India ought to do to win.
People celebrated with sweets, fireworks, greeting and congratulating each other. Some were seen carrying the Indian flag in joy, and even little kids joined in the fun. There was lots of dancing, singing, and even some live music in various parts of the city.
A group of enthusiastic India supporters took out a victory march across Kankanady area and celebrated the achievement with bursting crackers and beating the drums. They also blocked traffic for few minutes. There were also frenzied celebrations near Marnamikatta circle, where hundreds of jubilant fans indulged in revelry holding aloft national flags.
City's landmarks including Bharat Mall, City Centre and Empire Mall were witness to large number of young cricket fans indulging in revelry as Dhoni smacked a six to give India their second one-day World Cup after a gap of 28 years.
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