Ravindra Jadeja Mimics Glenn Phillips’ One-Handed Stunner as Virat Kohli Watches in Disbelief

Virat Kohli, one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, played his 300th ODI during India’s Champions Trophy 2025 clash against New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. However, what was supposed to be a memorable milestone turned into a disappointing outing, as Kohli was dismissed for just 11 runs after falling victim to an unbelievable one-handed catch by Glenn Phillips.

The dismissal stunned everyone, including Kohli himself, who was seen sitting on the pavilion balcony, discussing the catch with Ravindra Jadeja, who hilariously reenacted Phillips’ acrobatic grab, bringing some lightheartedness to the otherwise tense moment.

Virat Kohli’s Dismissal – A Moment of Magic from Glenn Phillips

Kohli had looked solid at the crease, hitting a couple of beautifully timed boundaries, but his innings was cut short in the 7th over.

Matt Henry bowled a delivery outside off-stump.

Kohli went for a cut shot, aiming to pierce the off-side field.

Glenn Phillips, stationed at point, dived full stretch to his right, plucking the ball out of thin air with one hand.

The Dubai crowd was left in shock, and Kohli himself couldn’t believe his luck.

As he walked back to the pavilion shaking his head, his wife Anushka Sharma, watching from the stands, also had a miserable smile, reflecting the heartbreak of Kohli’s short-lived innings.

Jadeja’s Hilarious Reenactment of the Catch

After his dismissal, Kohli was seen chatting with Ravindra Jadeja on the team balcony. The all-rounder, known for his humor, couldn’t resist reenacting Glenn Phillips’ spectacular grab, mimicking the dive and catch while Kohli looked on.

Jadeja’s spot-on impression of Phillips’ moment of brilliance lifted the spirits in the dressing room, despite Kohli’s disappointment. The light-hearted exchange showcased the camaraderie in the Indian team and Jadeja’s ability to bring humor to intense situations.

Virat Kohli‘s ODI Legacy – A Historic Milestone Despite the Setback

While Kohli’s innings didn’t go as planned, he reached a historic milestone, becoming only the seventh Indian cricketer to feature in 300 ODIs.

Virat Kohli’s ODI Career Stats:

14,000+ runs in ODIs

51 centuries, the most in ODI history

One of the fastest to 300 ODIs, joining an elite list including Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid

Although Kohli failed to make a big impact against New Zealand, his match-winning century against Pakistan in the previous match remains one of the highlights of the Champions Trophy 2025.

India’s Batting Struggles Against New Zealand

Kohli’s dismissal was just one of many setbacks for India in the match, as the top-order crumbled early.

India’s Batting Performance:

Rohit Sharma (15) – Dismissed cheaply by Kyle Jamieson

Shubman Gill (2) – Failed to get going

Virat Kohli (11) – Stunning catch ended his stay

India reduced to 30/3 in 6.3 overs

However, Shreyas Iyer (79) and Axar Patel (42) played crucial knocks, stabilizing the innings. Hardik Pandya (45) provided a late flourish, helping India reach 259/9 in 50 overs.

For New Zealand, Matt Henry was the star, taking a five-wicket haul, dismantling India’s batting lineup.

Looking Ahead – India’s Road to the Semi-Finals

Despite the tough day with the bat, India has already secured qualification for the semi-finals. The result of this match will determine whether they face Australia or South Africa in the knockout stage.

As the Champions Trophy 2025 heats up, fans will be hoping for more Virat Kohli magic in the crucial matches ahead.

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