Virat Kohli has been at his energetic best during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Indian star has been visibly pumped up on the field, keeping the intensity high and ensuring his bowlers remain charged. His animated reactions, aggressive send-offs, and fiery presence have added to the spectacle of the high-stakes final.
One such moment came when Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Tom Latham. The left-arm spinner bowled a full delivery that sneaked under Latham’s bat as he attempted a sweep, hitting him low on the pad. The Kiwi batter opted for DRS, but the replay showed three reds, confirming his dismissal.
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As Latham took the long walk back, Virat Kohli couldn’t contain his excitement. He broke into a celebratory dance and cheekily waved ‘ta-ta’ (goodbye), leaving fans entertained.
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Earlier in the match, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat first. Rachin Ravindra gave his side a strong start, dispatching Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya to the boundary. However, India clawed back into the game as Varun Chakravarthy removed Will Young for 15 off 23 balls.
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Kuldeep Yadav then made an instant impact in the 11th over, bowling Rachin Ravindra with his very first delivery. The sharp googly spun past Ravindra’s bat, flicked his pad, and crashed into the stumps, leaving New Zealand at 69/2. Kohli’s charged-up presence on the field has certainly set the tone for India in this intense final.
