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Aira Rawat became an internet sensation after being spotted in the stands during the India vs USA T20 World Cup match. Her follower count surged from 3,000 to over 3.5 lakh overnight. While some debated the shift in focus from cricket to a fan, her existing passion for the sport and fashion was already evident on her social media.
Aira Rawat didn’t walk into the stadium knowing she’d walk out as an internet sensation. But that’s exactly what happened after the high-voltage India vs USA match at the ICC T20 World Cup.
One night, a few photos from the stands. The next morning, her follower count had exploded - from around 3,000 to over 3.5 lakh. The match had heroes on the field, sure. But online? Everyone was suddenly talking about the girl in the crowd.Dressed in a blue tee and a short white skirt, Aira’s reactions from the stands caught people’s attention almost instantly. Clips and screenshots started doing the rounds, and before you knew it, timelines were more about her than the scoreboard.
Some called it peak “main character energy”, others debated why the focus had shifted from cricket to a fan in the crowd. Either way, the internet had picked its moment.
Quick to go viral
Soon after, Aira shared a bunch of pictures from the night. In a few, she’s posing with the stadium lights glowing behind her. In another, she’s taking a group selfie with fellow fans, all smiles, caught in the chaos of match-night excitement. Her caption was simple and honest - cheering for her team, soaking in the vibe, feeling the electric energy of the game.
It felt like something any excited fan would post. The only difference? The whole world was suddenly watching.
Those who’ve followed her longer weren’t too surprised by the cricket connection. Aira has always been open about her love for the game and her favourite players, especially Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav. Old interviews and posts resurfaced too, including a teenage fangirl moment where she once joked about wanting to marry Kohli - years before his wedding to Anushka Sharma.
Harmless fan energy, but the internet loves digging up old crumbs.
Who is she?
Scroll through her profile and you’ll see this wasn’t a one-off cricket outing. Stadium selfies, match-day fits, travel snaps - her feed has been quietly documenting her love for live games for a while now. Cricket is clearly her thing. Fashion too. She calls herself a digital creator, and her bio leans into the “style and soul” vibe. The sudden fame just put a spotlight on what she was already doing.
Of course, not everyone’s thrilled with how quickly the conversation shifted from the match to a face in the crowd. Some fans rolled their eyes. Others defended her, saying she didn’t ask to go viral - she just showed up to watch a game she loves. And that’s kind of the internet in a nutshell. One moment, you’re just another fan in the stands. The next, you’re a trending topic with half the internet debating your existence.
Is she AI generated?
Some followers of the profile have time and again pointed out that she looks way to perfect to be real and is actually an AI-generated character. Well, we did check her profile and some pictures actually look AI-generated, so don't be surprised if you get to know that this girl is just an AI-sensation. Don't miss the 'AI' in her name!Love it or hate it, Aira Rawat’s overnight rise is another reminder of how random viral fame can be. One match. A few photos. And suddenly, your phone won’t stop buzzing.
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