• Fans brutally trolled IIT Baba after India's dominant victory over Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025.

  • Virat Kohli's sensational ton powered India to a convincing win over the Men in Green.

IIT Baba faces backlash after India’s thumping win over Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025
IIT Baba gets trolled after India beat Pakistan in CT 2025 (Image Source: X)

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On February 23, 2025, India delivered a resounding six-wicket victory over Pakistan in their Champions Trophy 2025 Group A clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, a result that not only showcased their cricketing dominance but also sparked a social media storm. At the center of this frenzy was Abhey Singh, popularly known as IIT Baba, whose bold prediction of an Indian defeat backfired spectacularly. Fans unleashed a torrent of hate and memes targeting the spiritual figure-turned-cricket prognosticator.

India’s clinical triumph over arch-rivals

The India-Pakistan rivalry, always a cauldron of emotion, reached fever pitch in Dubai. Pakistan, batting first after Mohammad Rizwan won the toss, managed 241 in 49 overs, thanks to Saud Shakeel’s 62 and Rizwan’s 46. However, Kuldeep Yadav’s 3/40 and tight bowling from Hardik Pandya ensured the total remained chaseable.

India’s reply began with a hiccup as Rohit Sharma fell early to Shaheen Afridi, but Virat Kohli stepped up with an unbeaten century (100 off 111 balls), supported by Shreyas Iyer’s half-century (56). The chase was completed with 45 balls to spare, a clinical performance that left Pakistan reeling and India atop Group A with a semifinal spot all but secured. However, this victory wasn’t just about cricket; it became a cultural moment, amplified by an unexpected subplot involving IIT Baba.

Fans brutally troll IIT Baba after his prediction gone wrong

Days before the match, IIT Baba, a viral sensation from the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, stirred the pot with a confident prediction. In a widely circulated video, he declared, “Main tumko pehle se bol raha hu, is baar India nahi jeetegi” (I’m telling you beforehand, India won’t win this time). Doubling down, he challenged the Indian team, including Kohli, saying, “Ab maine mana kar diya hai ke nahi jeetegi” (Now that I’ve said they won’t win). The IIT Bombay graduate-turned-monk framed his prophecy with divine certainty, igniting a mix of intrigue and outrage among fans.

Indian cricket supporters, already hyped for the clash, took his words as a personal affront. Social media buzzed with anticipation, some dismissing him as a publicity seeker, others nervously wondering if his spiritual clout might hold sway. When India emerged triumphant, the tide turned swiftly against him.

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Here is how fans reacted:

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