Ind vs. Pak: Former’s victory turns Internet into a meme fest by brands, social accounts

Virat Kohli’s masterful century and a spirited chase power India to win, sparking a flood of humorous reactions on social media.

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 | February 24, 2025 , 11:15 am
Virat Kohli's century played a pivotal role in chasing down a challenging target, energizing fans and critics alike. (Image: Moneycontrol)
Virat Kohli's century played a pivotal role in chasing down a challenging target, energizing fans and critics alike. (Image: Moneycontrol)

At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23, 2025, India triumphed over Pakistan by six wickets in a riveting ICC Champions Trophy clash.

Led by stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the Indian side delivered a performance that not only clinched the victory but also set social media abuzz with excitement, celebration, and humour.

Kohli’s century played a pivotal role in chasing down a challenging target, energizing fans and critics alike.

The victory ignited a social media frenzy, with brands and official accounts joining in the light-hearted banter. Take a look:

Quick delivery service Blinkit humorously quipped on X (formerly Twitter), apologizing for not being able to deliver replacement televisions to disappointed Pakistani fans.

Zomato took a witty take on Pakistani’s batting, quipping “Pakistan ki batting hai ya cookie? Crumble ho gayi.”

Adding to the mirth, the official Delhi Police account joined the banter by tweeting, ā€œJust heard some weird noises from the neighbouring Country. Hope those were just TVs Breaking.ā€ Their light-hearted approach, accompanied by hashtags like #INDvsPAK, #ViratKohli, #TeamIndia, #BleedBlue, #51stODI, and #CongratulationsTeamIndia, showcased the infectious spirit of the game.

Across the board, Pakistani media also couldnā€™t resist spotlighting Kohliā€™s brillianceā€”one headline even cheekily declaring, ā€œVirat Does a Kohli.ā€

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