Ricky Martin Grooves to ‘Oh Ho HoHo’ at the T20 World Cup Final in Ahmedabad

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final on March 8 turned into a spectacle that went far beyond cricket. Inside the massive Narendra Modi Stadium, fans witnessed an intense clash between India national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team. Yet the action on the field was only part of the story. The closing ceremony added a burst of global pop energy when Ricky Martin took the stage and joined Indian music stars for a celebration that had the entire stadium buzzing. Ricky headlined the ceremony alongside beloved Indian performers Falguni Pathak and Sukhbir Singh. The musical segment quickly turned into a lively party when Sukhbir launched into his iconic hit ‘Oh Ho HoHo’. The moment instantly electrified the crowd. Fans in the packed stadium were already on their feet, and the energy only grew stronger when Ricky joined the vibe.

A video shared by the International Cricket Council on Instagram soon began circulating online. The clip shows Ricky standing among fans inside the stadium, clearly enjoying the moment as he dances enthusiastically to the Punjabi hit. Dressed in a white T-shirt and moving freely to the rhythm, the global pop star jumps along with the crowd while thousands of fans cheer around him. It was a spontaneous and joyful moment that felt less like a formal performance and more like a stadium-wide celebration.

The video quickly drew reactions across social media. Even Sukhbir himself joined the fun in the comment section, writing, “alealeale meets oho ho ho!” Fans flooded the post with excited responses. One user wrote, “This is such a vibe.” Another added, “Kya baat! A global banger!” The clip became one of the most talked-about highlights of the evening and showed how music and cricket can collide most entertainingly. During the ceremony, Sukhbir officially opened the musical segment with “Oh Ho HoHo,” instantly setting the tone for the night. The track had fans dancing in their seats and waving their phones in the air. After his energetic set, Ricky Martin stepped onto the stage and performed several of his well-known songs, bringing international pop flair to the global cricket event.

Speaking about the experience, Sukhbir later told Asian News International, “I am very excited as I have never performed for a cricket audience. This performance will be very special…”

 

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While the closing ceremony grabbed headlines for its music and star power, the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup delivered plenty of fireworks on the field as well. India national cricket team produced a commanding batting performance that kept the scoreboard moving at a fierce pace. After a steady start of just over 30 runs in the first four overs, momentum shifted sharply when ShivamDube hammered a stunning 24 run over, pushing India toward a massive 255 for five, one of the highest totals in the tournament’s history.

There was a brief quiet phase when India went 16 balls without a boundary, though it did not last long. Tilak Varma eased the pressure with a timely four and Hardik Pandya followed with a towering six before New Zealand struck back with Pandya’s wicket. Opener Abhishek Sharma also became a major talking point, smashing an 18 ball half century that turned into the fastest fifty of this year’s tournament. Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar praised the innings on X, writing, “Not the easiest tournament for Abhishek Sharma, but the team showed belief in his ability. He has repaid that faith with a crucial knock in the final. Well played!” Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan echoed the sentiment, posting, “Always always back your proven player on the big occasion. Team India did that to Abhishek sharma n he didn’t disappoint on this big occasion.” Meanwhile, Sanju Samson added serious firepower with a brilliant 89 off 46 balls, smashing five fours and eight sixes to cap off a thrilling night of cricket.

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