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Still buzzing after India's T20 World Cup 2026 win? These Bollywood cricket films will keep the celebration going

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Mar 9, 2026, 15:44 IST
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​Still buzzing after India's T20 World Cup 2026 win? These Bollywood cricket films will keep the celebration going

Can't sleep after last night? Neither can we. India just dismantled New Zealand by 96 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 final, with Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Jasprit Bumrah putting on a show that Ahmedabad will never forget. One champion, one right after the other, history in the books, and the country abuzz. You can keep the spirit alive with such Bollywood cricket films, which help you remember why this game is everything to us.

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​'83' (2021)

India's first-ever World Cup win and the moment that changed cricket forever. Kabir Khan's masterpiece takes you straight to 1983, when nobody gave India a chance, and Kapil Dev said hold my bat. Ranveer Singh becomes Kapil Dev in every sense of the word, the golden arm, the unshakeable belief, the audacity to actually win the World Cup against the mighty West Indies. Deepika Padukone and Pankaj Tripathi shine bright in supporting roles that pack a real emotional punch. Sweat, sacrifice, and that iconic cup lift are waiting for you on Netflix and Hotstar. If this underdog victory doesn't give you full-body goosebumps, check your pulse. Every cricket fan owes this one a watch.

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​'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'(2016)

From the Ranchi railway ticket counter to World Cup-winning captain, nobody does a glow-up quite like Mahi. Neeraj Pandey's biopic is one of the most quietly powerful sports films ever made, and Sushant Singh Rajput owned that helicopter shot and those ice-vein finishes so completely it still gives you chills. Kiara Advani adds warmth and heart to a story that's already overflowing with both. Gritty, emotional, and real, not Bollywood-glossy, just honest. Watch your favourite captain's incredible journey, only on Apple TV.

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​'Sachin: A Billion Dreams'(2017)

No screenplay. No dramatic liberties. Just Sachin Tendulkar's own voice walking you through a journey that belongs to an entire generation. Director James Erasto blends real archival footage with personal voice-overs, debut knocks, Desert Storm, the 2011 World Cup tears, and the result is something that doesn't try to be a film; it just is one. The God of Cricket, unfiltered. A family watch that'll have everyone in the room quietly wiping their eyes and pretending they're not. Celebrate the Little Master's legendary journey, now on Prime Video.

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​'Azhar'(2016)

Cricket, controversy, and a career that refused to be simple. 'Azhar' dives deep into the life of former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin, one of the most gifted and complicated figures the game has ever seen. Tony D'Souza directs with Emraan Hashmi stepping into Azhar's shoes, bringing both the wristy elegance and the human complexity of a man whose story was never black and white. Nargis Fakhri and Prachi Desai round out a cast that keeps things compelling throughout. A fascinating watch for anyone who loves their cricket with a side of real drama. Catch Azhar's untold story on Sony LIV and Apple TV.

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​'Kaun Pravin Tambe?'(2022)

This one hits different because it's the kind of story cricket rarely celebrates, the late bloomer, the one who made everyone wait and then showed up anyway. Pravin Tambe made his IPL debut at 41, and this jaw-dropping journey is told with all the heart it deserves. Director Jayprad Desai keeps it grounded and real, with Shreyas Talpade delivering a performance that'll have you rooting so hard your palms sweat. Genuinely inspiring and proof that cricket doesn't care about your age if you've got the skill. Witness the most unlikely comeback story in cricket, only on Hotstar.

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​'Iqbal'(2025)

A boy born deaf and mute in a small village with one ambition to bowl in India. Director Nagesh Kukunoor comes up with something pure and earnest, so much so that it is timeless even now. Shreyas Talpade is extraordinary in the title role, with Naseeruddin Shah as the washed-up coach who finds his own redemption in Iqbal's journey. No frills, all heart, one of the finest sports films ever made in this country. Root for the ultimate underdog on ZEE5 & Prime Video.

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​'Jersey' (2022)

Some comebacks are not all glorious, but a father's promise to his son. A retired Ranji cricketer who is in his late 30s is broken by life and forgotten by the game, takes his bat one more time to prove himself and to grant one desire to his son. Director Gowtam Tinnanuri pulls something extraordinary out of Shahid Kapoor, a performance so raw and honest it stays with you long after the credits roll. Mrunal Thakur is wonderful alongside him. Keep tissues close, this one earns every tear. Feel every comeback moment with Jersey on Netflix.

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