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Virat Kohli Slip Catch vs New Zealand: Whenever Virat Kohli steps onto the cricket field, something magical is bound to happen. In the first ODI between India and New Zealand, Kohli once again stole the show this time with his fielding. Leaping into the air in the slip cordon, he pulled off a sensational one-handed catch a moment that is now going viral on social media.
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A Magical Moment off Anshul Kamboj’s Bowling
This spectacular moment occurred during the 29th over of New Zealand’s innings. Young fast bowler Anshul Kamboj was in the middle of his spell, with Kiwi all-rounder Nathan Smith at the crease.
Facing a good-length delivery from Anshul that was angling away from the off-stump, Smith attempted a controlled shot. However, the ball took an outside edge and flew rapidly toward the second slip. Though the ball was very close to the ground, a sharp and alert Virat Kohli reacted in a flash extending his right hand to pluck the ball out of the air.
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New Zealand All Out for 185: Entire Team Fails Against Indian Bowlers
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Kohli’s brilliant and agile catch brought an end to Nathan Smith’s innings; the batter headed back to the pavilion having scored just 1 run off 9 balls.
Following this, the entire New Zealand team was bundled out for 185 runs in 40.2 overs. Blair Tickner was the top scorer with 34 runs (off 23 balls), while Jacob Duffy remained unbeaten on 15 runs.India Won the Toss and Opted to Bowl First
Earlier, the start of the first ODI in a five-match series being played at Eden Park in Auckland was slightly delayed due to poor weather. Subsequently, Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that was fully vindicated by the performance of the Indian bowlers and fielders.
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