In an astonishing moment outside the National Stadium of Karachi, there were people chanting "Kohli...Kohli..." and "RCB...RCB..." instead of supporting their team own team. This unexpected scene was observed after Pakistan suffered a five-wickets defeat against New Zealand in the ODI Tri-Series Final. Among the sea of people, several young fans showed their affection for Indian cricket star, often referred to as 'King', Virat Kohli. A boy wearing an RCB jersey shouted triumphantly, "RCB...RCB..." Another fan exclaimed, "Mai Pakistan se hu magar Virat Kohli ko support karta hu" (I am from Pakistan, but I support Virat Kohli). One fan also said that "Mai hu Virat Kohli" (I am Virat Kohli). Fans love Kohli for his vitality, style of play, and assertive nature. Watch the video here: KOHLI KOHLI chants outside Karachi stadium after #PAKvNZgame 🤯😍A man even said Virat Kohli zindabad in Pakistan 😭😭Truly face of world Cricket.#ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/n7oCtMRqyc — HARSH (@harsh_dean) February 14, 2025 Also Read | Watch: Ellyse Perry’s FIFA World Cup Knockout Goal Resurfaces Although Babar Azam remains a crowd favorite in Pakistan, such an outpouring of support in favor of Virat Kohli indicates a shift. A new generation of fans, with the IPL and global stardom of Kohli, is attracted to his thrilling on-field presence. Moreover, Babar Azam's poor from of late is also a reason why the fans in Pakistan have shifted towards Virat Kohli. In the recently completed Tri-Series between Pakistan, South Africa and New Zealand, Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam opened the innings for his side, but the 30-year-old could only manage 62 runs in three innings. With a marquee event around the corner, such a form of Babar Azam would raise concerns for Pakistan. India vs Pakistan Clash in Dubai on 23 February The question now is if this support for Kohli will remain when India and Pakistan meet each other on February 23 in Dubai. Pakistan will first play New Zealand on February 19, and India will begin their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on February 20. Cricket enthusiasts are keen to know how the crowd will react during these high-pressure games.