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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 I꧙ndian defeat backfired spectacularly. Fans unleashed a torrent of hate and memes targeting the spiritual figure-turned-cricket pr🐭ognosticator.
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 cultu♓ral 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’vꦏe said they won’t win). The IIT Bombay graduate-turned-monk frame༒d 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 clou🎀t might hold sway. When India emerged triumphant, the tide turned swiftly against him.
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Here is how fans reacted:
Jay Shah to IIT baba
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88)
IIT Baba right now 😭😭😭
— Shekhar Dutt (@DuttShekhar)
IIT Baba
— maithun (@Being_Humor)
Be Aware Kohli On Route 🗿— Prof cheems ॐ (@Prof_Cheems)
Kya aap bhi IIT Baba ko khoj rhe hai ?
— pretty girl (@_Poetry_world_)
IIT Baba said India would lose… bu🧸t turns ou𒅌t, destiny doesn’t take predictions from frauds! 😂
Lesson learned🅷: Never 🌺bet against the Men in Blue! 💪🏏
— Mohd Shadab Khan (@VoxShadabKhan)
IIT Baba cricket se majak nhi
— Sirf Haso 😁 (@SirfHaso)
Epic triumph for
I saw IIT baba predicting in a ig reel that India won't win this match. Where is he now?
— Kamal Nayan (@iamkamalnayan)
Win over IIT baba's prediction. Bhai in baba ka kuch karna h ky?🤧
— Anurag pratap (@pratap_anuraag)
Same Same But Different !
IIT baba is MBA Chaiwala 2.0
Pakistan ko hara diya 😂😂😂— Onkar Dake (@OnkarDake)
Indian Cricket 💃Fans are Searching for That IIT Baba 🌟Who Predicted India’s Loss against Pak 😭😭
— ನಿಶಾ ಗೌರಿ💛❤ (@Nisha_gowru)
IIT Baba's career is officially over! Baba predicted Pakistan would win, but India emerged victorious. Career started with Kumbh, ended with Kumbh.
— SHUBH SHARMA™ 🇮🇳 (@shubhsharmas)
Kahaan gaya yeh IIT Baba?
— Ritushree 🌈 (@QueerNaari)
ICT Fans towards IIT baba's insta post comment section
— Jayash Joshi (@JayashJoshi4)
Iit baba kya hua,
Nikl gyi hawa
Nashedi— Devesh (@Devesh1165993)
While india is searching for that iit waale baba
😂😂😂😂😂— Rishee Pandey (@rishee_pan50885)
IIT BABA KITNA GALI KHANE WALE HAI 😭😭
— Harsh (@Harxhh_wav)
IND vs PAK ❌
IND vs IIT BABA ✅
— Naresh Gadhavi (@iNareshGadhavi)
