IND vs NZ Final, Champions Trophy 2025: Kuldeep Yadav 'shuts haters' as his fans demand apology for trolling him earlier

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IND vs NZ Final: India's wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav turned the Champions Trophy 2025 final on its head with a sensational spell, silencing critics who had questioned his big-match temperament.

As New Zealand appeared to take control at the Dubai International Stadium, Kuldeep's twin strikes in quick succession rattled the Black Caps, sparking a massive reaction from fans on social media.

New Zealand started strongly after captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat. Openers Rachin Ravindra (37 off 29) and Will Young (15 off 23) built a solid 57-run partnership before India's spinners took over. Varun Chakaravarthy provided the first breakthrough, trapping Young LBW in the eighth over. However, with Ravindra looking dangerous, India's bowlers needed something special to break New Zealand's momentum.

That's when Rohit Sharma turned to Kuldeep Yadav right after the first powerplay, and the left-arm wrist-spinner immediately made an impact. Off his very first delivery, Kuldeep bowled a peach of a googly to castle the in-form Ravindra.

The delivery, landing on middle stump, completely deceived Ravindra, sneaking through the bat-pad gap to crash into the stumps. In his very next over, Kuldeep struck again, removing New Zealand's captain Kane Williamson with a return catch, leaving the Kiwis reeling at 75/3 in 12.2 overs.

Twitter erupted with fans celebrating Kuldeep's heroics, with many demanding an apology from those who had trolled him in previous games.

A fan wrote in Hindi: "रोम रोम भाइयों कुलदीप यादव आज गेंद में तेल लगाकर लाया है। रविन्द्र रेचल के बाद अब विलियमसन का कुलदीप यादव ने सिस्टम पाड़ दिया♟️💪" ("Rom Rom brothers! Kuldeep Yadav has brought the magic today. After Ravindra, now Williamson has been dismantled by Kuldeep.")

Another cricket enthusiast exclaimed: "KULDEEP YADAV ON FIRE IN THE CT FINAL - RACHIN AND KANE IN 8 BALLS. 🔥"

Meanwhile, Ian Bishop's observation, shared by a fan, highlighted the turnaround: "People were trolling Kuldeep Yadav in previous games but now you won't see them praising him."

Rohit Sharma's leadership was also praised, with a fan stating: "When no one believed in him, captain Rohit supported him and now Kuldeep Yadav turned the final in just 7 balls. There is a reason why Rohit has won so many trophies. The Greatest Captain Ever. @ImRo45 🫡"

Another added: "Kuldeep Yadav is shutting all his haters who raised the question about his performance in the big game, he removes two - Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson in no time."

Kuldeep's performance has not only put India in a strong position in the final but also cemented his reputation as a match-winner. With fans rallying behind him, the spinner has truly 'shut his haters' in style on the grandest stage.