IND vs NZ Final: Virat Kohli Brutally Trolled by Fans as 'Chokli' Trends on X, Some Call for His Retirement

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IND vs NZ Final: India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand in Dubai took a dramatic turn as Virat Kohli's dismissal for just one run triggered a massive social media backlash.

With India chasing 252, the team was comfortably placed at 105/0 before a collapse saw Shubman Gill and Kohli departing in quick succession. Kohli's failure in yet another ICC knockout match led to the trending of 'Chokli' on X, with fans brutally trolling the former captain for his repeated struggles on big occasions.

Fans wasted no time in expressing their frustration. One fan posted a throwback meme with the caption, "CHOKLI - THEN, NOW AND FOREVER," highlighting Kohli's underwhelming performances in crucial games.

Another user took a dig at Kohli's brief stay at the crease with a humorous tweet comparing it to the time it takes to cook instant noodles: "Step 1: Boil one cup of water. Step 2: As soon as CHOKLI goes for batting, put Maggi in the boiled water and add masala. Step 3: Stir till CHOKLI is on the field. Step 4: As soon as CHOKLI is back in the pavilion, your Maggi is ready to eat."

Adding to the mockery, another fan labeled Kohli as the "forever 12th man of New Zealand," referencing his failures against the Kiwis in ICC events, particularly in 2019 and now in 2025. The frustration continued as @cricloverPrayas remarked, "Chokli fans manifested that he would score in this so that they will blame Dhoni for that day just to witness another Chokli stinker in big time."

The backlash only intensified with @Oppenheimer_183 tweeting, "Chokli Choked Again," alongside a crying emoji. Meanwhile, @NileshGami1 did not hold back, stating, "Virat Kohli means nothing," while using the #iccchampionstrophy2025 hashtag. Calls for Kohli's retirement also surfaced, with @MCPONJohn117 sharing an "unpopular opinion" that both Rohit Sharma and Kohli should step away from ODIs, regardless of the result.

A particularly harsh take came from @w4waibhav, who criticized Kohli's inability to perform under pressure: "Virat Kohli getting out at 1 run lbw vs NZ in ICC knockout NGL Chokli always ready to disappoint Indians. Warra British citizenship for you attention seeker Virat."

Virat Kohli's failure in the final has once again put the spotlight on his performances in ICC knockouts, with a growing section of fans questioning his ability to deliver when it matters the most.