Virat Kohli Left Stunned as Glenn Phillips’ One-Handed Stunner Ends His 300th ODI in Disappointment

Virat Kohli Left Stunned by Glenn Phillips’ One-Handed Catch in 300th ODI | Champions Trophy 2025

Virat Kohli’s landmark 300th ODI match for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ended on a disappointing note as he was dismissed for just 11 runs against New Zealand. Kohli, who had been in stellar form with a century in the previous game against Pakistan, fell victim to a spectacular one-handed catch by Glenn Phillips at point, leaving the Indian star in disbelief.

Phillips’ Outrageous Catch Stuns Kohli and Anushka Sharma

Batting first after losing the toss, India struggled early against New Zealand’s disciplined bowling attack. Kohli looked confident at the start, hitting two crisp boundaries, but his innings was cut short in the seventh over.

How the Dismissal Happened?

Bowler: Matt Henry

Over: 7th

Delivery: Outside off-stump, short-pitched

Shot Played: Cut shot

Fielder: Glenn Phillips

Catch: One-handed diving effort at point

Phillips, known for his athleticism, pulled off an outrageous one-handed stunner, sending shockwaves through the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Kohli stood at the crease in disbelief, staring at Phillips as the New Zealand players erupted in celebration.

Anushka Sharma’s Reaction

Kohli’s wife, Anushka Sharma, who was present in the stands, was seen holding her head in disappointment as her husband’s special milestone match ended in a whimper.

Kohli’s 300th ODI Ends on a Low, But His Legacy Remains Unmatched

Despite his failure in this match, Virat Kohli became only the seventh Indian cricketer to play 300 ODIs, joining an elite club featuring:

Sachin Tendulkar (463 ODIs)

MS Dhoni (350 ODIs)

Rahul Dravid (344 ODIs)

Mohammad Azharuddin (334 ODIs)

Sourav Ganguly (311 ODIs)

Yuvraj Singh (304 ODIs)

Virat Kohli (300 ODIs)

Kohli’s recent match-winning century against Pakistan had further solidified his status as one of the all-time greats in ODI cricket. However, the New Zealand match was simply not his day.

India’s Batting Struggles Continue as New Zealand Dominate Early

India’s top order collapsed quickly, leaving them reeling at 30/3 in just 6.3 overs:

Shubman Gill (2) – Bowled by Matt Henry

Virat Kohli (11) – Caught by Glenn Phillips off Matt Henry

Rohit Sharma (15) – Dismissed by Kyle Jamieson

New Zealand’s pace duo of Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson made early inroads, pushing India on the backfoot.

Toss Woes Continue for India – 13th Consecutive Toss Loss

India’s toss woes continued as Rohit Sharma lost his 13th consecutive toss in ODIs, dating back to the 2023 Cricket World Cup Final. This streak has now become the longest in ODI history.

Toss Result: New Zealand won and elected to bowl first

India’s Playing XI Change:

Harshit Rana out, Varun Chakravarthy in

With both India and New Zealand already qualified for the semi-finals, this match will decide the Group A winner and influence the semi-final fixtures.

Glenn Phillips – The Best Fielder in the Champions Trophy?

Glenn Phillips has been in outstanding form on the field throughout the Champions Trophy 2025, sparking debates over whether he is currently the best fielder in world cricket.

His one-handed blinder to dismiss Kohli is already being hailed as one of the best catches of the tournament.

Phillips’ Fielding Highlights in Champions Trophy 2025:

Sensational one-handed catch to dismiss Virat Kohli

Athletic run-out against Bangladesh

Diving stops saving crucial runs in the field