Virat Kohli’s frustration was evident after a costly run-out in the third Test against New Zealand at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Late in the day’s play on November 1, Kohli made a rare lapse in judgment, leaving him short at the non-striker’s end. Matt Henry’s quick reflexes and sharp direct hit ended Kohli’s brief innings, adding to India’s woes as they struggled to steady their innings.
Kohli had started promisingly, hitting a classic boundary through mid-wicket off a full toss from Rachin Ravindra. The shot seemed to indicate that Kohli would anchor the remaining deliveries and take India safely to stumps. However, on the third ball of the 19th over, Kohli attempted a risky single, challenging Henry at mid-on.
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Matt Henry responded swiftly, throwing down the stumps as Kohli’s dive fell short, ending his innings at just four runs off six balls. India, which had been 78 for one after 17.1 overs, suddenly found itself in a precarious position, losing three wickets within eight balls to end Day 1 at 86 for four, trailing New Zealand by 149 runs.
Matt Henry’s direct hit catches Virat Kohli short 😯#INDvNZ #IDFCFirstBankTestTrophy #JioCinemaSports pic.twitter.com/cL4RvUdMST
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) November 1, 2024
Virat Kohli’s struggles in the series continued; aside from a gritty 70 in Bengaluru’s first Test, he has scored just 92 runs across five innings, averaging a disappointing 18.40. Earlier, India’s bowlers had worked hard to dismiss New Zealand for 235 in 65.4 overs.
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Ravindra Jadeja claimed a five-wicket haul, taking down key players like Will Young, Tom Blundell, and Glenn Phillips. Washington Sundar was equally effective, securing four wickets and emerging as the series’ leading wicket-taker. Despite strong bowling, India’s faltering top order leaves them with work to do heading into Day 2.
This idiocy is next level from Kohli.
Then again when you get run out foolishly, nobody can raise questions about your inept batting.
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) November 1, 2024
Just unbelievable this trying to steal a run which was never there with a couple of overs to go for stumps. Decision making being very ordinary unfortunately.
— Prasanna (@prasannalara) November 1, 2024
If this Virat runout isn’t a brain-fade moment then what is?#IndvsNZ
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) November 1, 2024
You would think Indian batters learnt in Pune not to risk quick singles against NZ fielders.
Horrendous call from Virat Kohli that! #IndvNZ
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) November 1, 2024
Virat Kohli always in a hurry of quick single and he got taste of his medicine 😂
Thank You Shubham Gill for saving humanity. pic.twitter.com/bj7snK4A5M
— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) November 1, 2024
• Jaiswal bowled while reverse sweeping
• Siraj wasted review
• Kohli run-out on his own callTeam India in last 10 minutes: pic.twitter.com/MuBZhIRSld
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 1, 2024
Gautam Gambhir with Virat Kohli in the dressing room #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/Rbpy3obtM0
— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) November 1, 2024
The reaction of Virat Kohli shows that he is frustrated and not able to keep his wicket alive on the pitch
An unfortunate run out end the inning with 4 and dream of playing big inning is now ended with disappointment what is wrong going with VIRAT. #ViratKohli #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/HKWTpGGNWy
— Kamlesh Yadav (@kamleshyadav242) November 1, 2024
What have you done Kohli? This isn’t what you deserve. Hate it man pic.twitter.com/4lIuuK6Qby
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) November 1, 2024
