The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 cm final Hartbreak hurts Indian cricket fans, and now it is back to the spotlight, thanks to a shocking move by former New Zealand opener Martin Guptill. He insulted veteran MS Dhoni with his unexpected step on Instagram.
Martin Guptill was responsible for MS Dhoni’s notorious run-out during the semi-final struggle between India and New Zealand at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. The Black Caps have won the match by only 18 runs, which is shattering the hope of India’s India’s hope in 2019.
MS Dhoni’s 2019 World Cup run-out mocks Martin Guptill
Now, former Kiwi opener has once again triggered emotions by re -starting a post, which exposed the painful moment. Although the former Indian wicketkeeper played the slowest innings of 50 off 70 balls, he could still win the game in the last 3 delivery.
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But Guptill ended his dull innings and India’s hopes. Meanwhile, on its official Instagram handle, Martin Guptill originally resumed a story posted by the ICC, with MS Dhoni’s run-out clip in the 2019 World Cup semi-finals in Manchester.
But the caption by page @bowwow_sports, who jokingly asked, ” @Martigiptill 31 Are you a sniper?” Referring to Guptill’s direct hit from Deep, which ended the dreams of India’s World Cup, triggered emotions on social media, as fans still have not cured the heartbreak of that 2019 semi -final.
Martin Guptill’s Instagram Story. pic.twitter.com/omepng3znc
– Mufadal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 11, 2025
Guptill did not go down well with Indian fans to accept the joke and re -create the story; Many people are banging the former New Zealand batsman for their move.
How India’s 2019 World Cup dream was shattered by New Zealand
In particular, India was in deep trouble, chasing 240 under pressure. But then Ravindra Jadeja came, who staged a brave return with MS Dhoni. His stunning 116 -run stand brought India back to the match for the seventh wicket.
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Jadeja broke a fearless 77, but after his dismissal, everyone’s eyes turned to India’s last hope, Dhoni. And then the turn came for which no one was ready. With the need of 25 off just 11 balls, Dhoni broke a brilliant six at the point over point of the Lockey Ferguson. The stadium flared up, and dismissed hopes.
But after just two balls, everything crashed. MS Dhoni tapped the ball into Square leg and retained the strike. But Martin Guptill sprinkled, picked up the ball, and threw a bullet that crashed into a stump. The third umpire took a few seconds to confirm what Indian fans feared, as Dhoni was low and was run out.
India still hunts OD World Cup glory
India’s fightback ended as they were reduced by 18 agoning runs. The New Zealand proceeded in the final, where he lost the World Cup for England for counting the border under the captaincy of Eoin Morgan at Lord’s. On the other hand, India is still looking for its ODI World Cup glory.
Recently, India won the T20 World Cup 2024 and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Before his victory, men in Blue faced heartbroken in the 2023 ODI World Cup, losing the final in Australia at home.
