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Talking about the match, Kohli’s stellar performance played a key role in India’s successful chase of 301, with the team getting over the line with one over remaining.
Virat Kohli created a memorable moment before the first ODI against New Zealand when he met a fan who looked just like him. The interaction quickly went viral on social media, with fans sharing the exciting encounter. Kohli played a brilliant 93-run knock, helping India secure a four-wicket win. Despite his impressive performance, it was the fan’s striking resemblance to Kohli that captured the attention in the opening game of the series.
Following the online excitement, the young fan spoke up about his unforgettable moment with the cricket legend. In an interview, he revealed how it felt to spend time with his cricketing hero.
Virat Kohli said to Rohit Sharma, "Wha dekh Mera duplicate betha hai (Look, my duplicate is sitting there)".
— Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) January 12, 2026
– Virat Kohli called him a Chota Cheeku 😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/b4r1DopMUa
“Maine ekbar unka naam liya. Meri taraf dekha and Hi kaarke bola ki ‘thodi der me aata hoon’. Virat Kohli fir Rohit Sharma se bol raha tha ki ‘oye udhar dekh mera duplicate baitha hai’, Chhota chiku bol raha tha (I called his name, and after saying hi, Kohli told me he’d be right over. Then he turned to Rohit Sharma and said, ‘Look, my lookalike is sitting there.’ They started calling me Chhota Chiku),” he said.
Talking about the match, Kohli’s stellar performance played a key role in India’s successful chase of 301, with the team getting over the line with one over remaining.
“I simply send the trophies back to my mum in Gurgaon she enjoys keeping them. Looking back at my entire journey, it feels like a dream come true. I’ve always believed in my abilities, but I also knew the amount of hard work it would take to reach where I am today,” said Kohli during the post-match presentation.
“God has given me more than I could have ever asked for. When I look back on my journey, I feel immense gratitude and pride. As for my 54th hundred, to be honest, I’m not focused on milestones at all with the way I’m playing right now,” he added.