Martin Guptill was responsible for that infamous run-out of MS Dhoni during the semifinal clash between India and New Zealand at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. The Black Caps have won that match by just 18 runs, shattering India’s hope of World Cup glory back in 2019.
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But the caption by the page @bowwow_sports, which jokingly asked, “@martyguptill31 Are you a sniper?” Referring to Guptill’s direct hit from the deep that ended India’s World Cup dreams triggered the emotions on social media, as fans still haven't healed from that 2019 semi-final heartbreak.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 11, 2025
Guptill’s decision to acknowledge the joke and reshare the story hasn’t gone down well with Indian fans; many have been slamming the former New Zealand batter for his move.
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But just two balls later, everything came crashing down. MS Dhoni tapped the ball to square leg to get a double and retain the strike. But Martin Guptill sprinted in, picked up the ball, and fired a bullet throw that crashed into the stumps. The third umpire took a few seconds to confirm what Indian fans feared, as Dhoni was inches short and was given run out.
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Recently, India won the T20 World Cup 2024 and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Before their triumphs, the Men in Blue suffered heartbreak in the 2023 ODI World Cup, losing the final to Australia at home.
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