Virat Kohli's stellar performance in the Champions Trophy 2025, marked by crucial runs and a coveted title for India, should have been the sole focus of fan celebrations. However, a seemingly innocuous moment has sparked a bizarre online uproar with bottled water brand Bisleri caught in the crossfire.
Fresh off a tournament where he amassed 218 runs, including a century against Pakistan and a vital 84 against Australia, Kohli capped off a triumphant campaign by lifting the Champions Trophy alongside captain Rohit Sharma. This victory etched his name further into Indian cricketing history, placing him among the most successful players to represent the nation.
Yet, a video clip from the Indian dressing room, during a moment when fielding coach T. Dilip was addressing the team, has diverted the attention of Kohli's fervent fanbase. Kohli while attempting the popular bottle flip challenge failed, resulting in the Bisleri bottle landing awkwardly.
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Virat Kohli fans target Bisleri on Instagram
This seemingly trivial incident, however, ignited a wave of hilariously disproportionate reactions. A section of Kohli’s fans descended upon Bisleri's Instagram page, specifically targeting their most recent post, which had absolutely no connection to Kohli or cricket.
The comments that followed were a blend of mock outrage and absurd threats, showcasing the unique brand of humor prevalent in online fan culture. Here are a few examples:
"Giraaa kese itni himmat (Why did it fall? How dare it?)"
"Bottle gira kaise hamara bhai ka? (How did the bottle fall down? Our brother's?)"
"Design badal (Change the design of the bottle)."
"Oyee, jab tujhe flip kiya toh ek baar me khada kyu nhi hua, jyada himmat aagyi hai kya tujhme (Why didn’t you land upright when flipped by Kohli? You have too much guts)."
"Mara jaega samjha (You’ll be dealt with)."
These comments, a mix of playful aggression and exaggerated concern, highlight the passionate, and often humorous, nature of Kohli's fanbase.
Also read: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final Awards - Feat Rohit Sharma, Rachin Ravindra
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India’s performance in Champions Trophy 2025
India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 to lift the trophy. The Men in Blue won the second-consecutive ICC tournament under the leadership of Rohit Sharma.
India’s campaign was spotless. They maintained an unbeaten run throughout the competition and dominated every opposition they played against.
