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:
Jay Shah to IIT baba#INDvsPAK #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/Tiy6C1Utg1
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) February 23, 2025
IIT Baba right now 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Wd3HxWtNGi
— Shekhar Dutt (@DuttShekhar) February 23, 2025
IIT Baba pic.twitter.com/okcT3R12DP
— maithun (@Being_Humor) February 23, 2025
#iitbaba
Be Aware Kohli On Route 🗿 pic.twitter.com/88TU8wlOea— Prof cheems ॐ (@Prof_Cheems) February 23, 2025
Kya aap bhi IIT Baba ko khoj rhe hai ? #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/msV5gGJ0f5
— pretty girl (@_Poetry_world_) February 23, 2025
IIT Baba said India would lose… but turns out, destiny doesn’t take predictions from frauds! 😂
Lesson learned: Never bet against the Men in Blue! 💪🏏 #IITBaba #INDvsPAK #Kohli pic.twitter.com/bvc5XzEnfL
— Mohd Shadab Khan (@VoxShadabKhan) February 23, 2025
IIT Baba cricket se majak nhi #INDvPAK #PAKvIND #ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/yFTMDmiHPj
— Sirf Haso 😁 (@SirfHaso) February 24, 2025
Epic triumph for #TeamIndia
I saw IIT baba predicting in a ig reel that India won’t win this match. Where is he now? #INDvPAK #ChampionsTrophy #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/uM0twZwOti
— Kamal Nayan (@iamkamalnayan) February 24, 2025
Win over IIT baba’s prediction. Bhai in baba ka kuch karna h ky?🤧#IITianBaba #INDvPAK
— Anurag pratap (@pratap_anuraag) February 23, 2025
Same Same But Different !
IIT baba is MBA Chaiwala 2.0
Pakistan ko hara diya 😂😂😂#IITianBaba #MbaChaiwala#INDvPAK #ChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/rEECRVclXf— Onkar Dake (@OnkarDake) February 23, 2025
Indian Cricket Fans are Searching for That IIT Baba Who Predicted India’s Loss against Pak 😭😭#ChampionsTrophy2025 #INDvPAK #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/ZS0eC07YcT
— ನಿಶಾ ಗೌರಿ💛❤ (@Nisha_gowru) February 23, 2025
IIT Baba’s career is officially over! Baba predicted Pakistan would win, but India emerged victorious. Career started with Kumbh, ended with Kumbh. #INDvPAK #IITianBaba
— SHUBH SHARMA™ 🇮🇳 (@shubhsharmas) February 23, 2025
Kahaan gaya yeh IIT Baba?#INDvPAK https://t.co/JHYfNd5Gk3
— Ritushree 🌈 (@QueerNaari) February 23, 2025
ICT Fans towards IIT baba’s insta post comment section #INDvsPAK #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/OEWb6Ab79m
— Jayash Joshi (@JayashJoshi4) February 23, 2025
Iit baba kya hua,
Nikl gyi hawa
Nashedi#INDvPAK— Devesh (@Devesh1165993) February 23, 2025
While india is searching for that iit waale baba
😂😂😂😂😂#INDvPAK— Rishee Pandey (@rishee_pan50885) February 23, 2025
IIT BABA KITNA GALI KHANE WALE HAI 😭😭#INDvPAK
— Harsh (@Harxhh_wav) February 23, 2025
IND vs PAK ❌
IND vs IIT BABA ✅— Naresh Gadhavi (@iNareshGadhavi) February 23, 2025
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