It is not about a real baby, but about a symbolic, fan-created "mascot" that represented the hopes and frustrations of the New Zealand cricket team, specifically their star batsman, Kane Williamson.

The story of the Wilson Baby is not about a trophy. It's a beautiful case study in modern fandom. It shows how cricket fans, using humor and creativity, created a shared narrative that added immense joy and emotional investment to a high-pressure tournament.

The internet exploded.

In the 39th over, with the required run rate climbing, Williamson drove a ball through the covers and ran two. He had reached his second century of the tournament—98 balls, 12 fours, 1 six.