Mumbai, Feb 22: Bollywood celebrities today congratulated the Indian cricket team for its victory over South Africa in World Cup match, calling the win 'emphatic', 'huge' and 'spectacular'.

India defeated South Africa by 130 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to break their World Cup jinx of never winning against the Proteas in the mega-event. Superstar Aamir Khan tweeted, "Well done India! One step closer!" "What a start for the defending champs.

"2 convincing wins by us. I'm getting pumpppped," Shahid Kapoor tweeted. 'Badlapur' star Varun Dhawan tweeted, "Victory. The boys are back in town.

"#dhawan shows his class in Australia #IndvsSA #badla after 4 world cups." Varun's co-star Huma Qureshi wrote, "Indiaaaaa #Proud."

Actor Randeep Hooda said, "This was an emphatic win . Congratulations Team India. Such a relief to see super fielding and run outs by the fast bowlers... Carry the form."

"Spectacular victory. Well played Team India. #IndiaVsSA #CWC15," posted Farhan Akhtar. Anupam Kher said, "CONGRATULATIONS INDIA. Bharat Mata Ki Jai. Thank you Team India for this great victory. #MyCountryBest" .

Preity Zinta, who is the co-owner of IPL team Kings XI Punjab, said, "Yeahhhhh !!! ?? What a spectacular WIN by India. Superb team effort".

Arjun Rampal wrote, "One more step closer. Congratulations India what a huge victory. #worldchampionsindia #wewontgiveitback."

PTI