Watch: Virat Kohli mania hits Karachi as Pakistan fans openly support India star after Babar Azam's failure

Cricket fever hit a whole new level in Karachi as Pakistan fans were heard chanting the name of the Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli outside the National Stadium after the Tri-nation ODI series final between Pakistan and New Zealand.

Fans’ love for Virat Kohli knows no boundaries, and the latest scenes in Karachi prove once again that the Indian superstar’s impact is just unmatched.

Karachi crowd erupts in 'Virat Kohli Zindabad' chants after Tri-nation ODI series final

Despite the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan on the field, Kohli’s charisma and batting wisdom continue to win hearts across the border.

A video is currently going viral on social media, where the crowd outside the National Stadium was seen chanting Virat Kohli.

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It all started when the Pakistani fans were discussing the Pakistan vs. New Zealand final match with a reporter, but things got exciting when Kohli’s name popped up. The crowd could not hide their excitement as they started chanting for the Indian batting icon loudly.

Amidst this, in a big moment to highlight Kohli's larger-than-life fan following, a passionate Pakistani fan stole the spotlight by loudly cheering, “Virat Kohli zindabad!” to turn the atmosphere into an unexpected celebration of the Indian batting maestro. Now, the video is all over social media.

Watch craze for Virat Kohli in Pakistan here:

Pakistan fans chanting "Kohli Kohli" outside the National Stadium in Karachi after the match. Kohli's craze is unmatched 🤩♥️♥️

Can any Indian fan chant "Babar Babar" outside any stadium in India? 🇮🇳🇵🇰🔥pic.twitter.com/xBExO5HUQk

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) February 14, 2025

Babar Azam overtakes Kohli to achieve big ODI milestone

Earlier, Babar Azam etched his name in cricket history with a record-breaking feat in the final of the ODI tri-series against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi. The former Pakistan captain surpassed Virat Kohli and became the joint-fastest player to reach 6,000 runs in ODIs.

Babar achieved this milestone in just 123 innings, and now he shares this incredible record with South African legend Hashim Amla.

In the process, Babar surpassed some of the biggest names in cricket, including Kohli, who took 136 innings to reach the mark, New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, and Australia’s David Warner, both of whom took 139 innings.

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New Zealand thrashes Pakistan in the final

However, Pakistan failed to live up to the expectations, as the Black Caps won the Tri-nation ODI series final by five wickets to head into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 full of confidence.

After Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan opted to bat first on a challenging pitch, they were dismissed for 243. Rizwan himself was the top scorer for the Men in Green with 46 runs.

Defending the target, Naseem Shah provided an early breakthrough with the new ball, but New Zealand gained control as Kane Williamson (34), Devon Conway (48), Daryl Mitchell (57), and Tom Latham (56) guided the Kiwis to an easy win with 28 balls to spare.

Both teams will now face each other in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener in Karachi on February 19. Notably, India and Pakistan will take on each other in the blockbuster clash on February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

Kohli has recently struck fifty against England and he would love to continue his form in the upcoming prestigious tournament.