DNA India praises Ranveer and the ensemble’s power packed performances, calling Kabir Khan’s recreation engaging, emotionally effective and technically accomplished.

Hindustan Times calls it an excellent emotional time travel experience, praising Ranveer and the remarkably convincing ensemble while noting occasional overstatement and nationalism.

Koimoi applauds Ranveer’s transformation, ensemble and spectacularly mounted cricket sequences, though some cinematic liberties, emotional manipulation and unnecessary scenes extend the runtime.

BollywoodLife calls it a nostalgic masterclass, praising Ranveer, Kabir Khan and the emotional recreation of a sporting triumph that generates cheers and tears.

Pinkvilla calls it a winning ode to India’s underdogs, praising crowd pleasing emotional highs while finding portions repetitive, simplified and occasionally manipulative.

Bollywood Hungama calls it a winner on and off the pitch, praising Ranveer, Kabir Khan’s direction and the euphoric finale despite first half pacing issues.

Filmibeat calls it unmissable, praising Kabir Khan’s direction, Ranveer’s uncanny transformation, well paced match sequences and the film’s powerful celebration of cricket.

The Times of India finds the underdog story thrilling and skilfully crafted, praising Ranveer, the ensemble and technical finesse while questioning excessive nationalism and weak music.

India Today calls it one of the year’s finest films, praising Ranveer’s career best work, ensemble performances and emotional storytelling despite its lengthy runtime.

The Indian Express praises Ranveer’s captain like performance and the exhilarating recreation of cricketing history, while noting fictional flourishes and occasionally excessive nationalism.