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Virat Kohli may have failed to score a run against New Zealand in the fourth ODI, but the Indian batting superstar won millions of hearts with his gesture after the match. Despite being dismissed for a duck by Matt Henry, Kohli showed great sportsmanship by gifting his jersey to the New Zealand fast bowler. A video of this special moment has caught the attention of cricket fans.
Virat Kohli Gifts His Jersey to Matt Henry After 4th ODI, VIDEO Goes Viral
India suffered a massive 244-run defeat against New Zealand in the fourth ODI on Friday, November 13. New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry was the biggest star of the match, picking up six wickets for just 27 runs.
Henry also dismissed Virat Kohli for a duck during India's innings. However, the result on the field did not affect the respect between the two players.
After the match, Kohli met Henry and gifted him his Indian team jersey. Both players were seen smiling and sharing a friendly conversation. Kohli's gesture quickly became a special moment for cricket fans.
Matt Henry Dismisses Virat Kohli for a Duck in the 4th ODI
Matt Henry made an incredible start with the new ball at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. He troubled the Indian top order and picked up three wickets in the opening over.
Henry first dismissed Rohit Sharma before sending Virat Kohli back to the pavilion. He bowled Kohli with the fifth ball of the innings, leaving the former Indian captain with no chance to open his account.
Kohli faced just four deliveries before getting bowled for zero. Henry then dismissed stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer for a golden duck through an LBW decision.
This was the first time in ODI cricket that India had lost their first three wickets without scoring a single run.
Matt Henry's 6-Wicket Haul Leads New Zealand to a 244-Run Victory
Henry continued his brilliant performance after the opening over. He returned to dismiss Ishan Kishan, Kuldeep Yadav and Gurnoor Brar.
The New Zealand pacer finished with impressive figures of 6/27, recording the best bowling performance of his ODI career.
For India, Ishan Kishan scored 27 runs, while Axar Patel and Naman Dhir contributed 21 runs each. However, the Indian batting lineup failed to recover from the early collapse.
New Zealand eventually secured a huge 244-run victory, with Henry playing a key role in the result.
Matt Henry Reveals the Secret Behind His Match-Winning Bowling Spell
After the match, Matt Henry spoke about his outstanding performance and explained how he managed to take three wickets in the first over.
He said that the strong wind conditions helped him and allowed him to focus on his bowling strengths. His main plan was to target the stumps and make the most of the movement available with the new ball.
Henry also admitted that luck played a small role in his success. He explained that the team wanted to keep things simple and put early pressure on the Indian batters.
Virat Kohli's Sportsmanship Wins Hearts After India vs New Zealand Match
While Matt Henry dominated the match with the ball, Virat Kohli created a memorable moment after the game.
Kohli gifting his jersey to the bowler who had dismissed him for a duck showed his respect for the opposition and the true spirit of cricket.
The moment highlighted why Kohli continues to enjoy immense popularity among cricket fans. For many supporters, his gesture was just as memorable as Henry's brilliant six-wicket performance.
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