Virat Kohli's playful push to Daryl Mitchell after century goes viral
Virat Kohli shared a lighthearted moment with New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell during the third ODI in Indore on Sunday, playfully pushing the century-maker towards the dressing room after his dismissal . Mitchell had just smashed a brilliant 137 off 131 balls, guiding New Zealand to a commanding 337 for eight before Mohammed Siraj ended his innings in the 45th over . As Mitchell walked back, Kohli was seen applauding near the boundary line, exchanging a few words with the New Zealand batter before the amusing shove that left both players and fans laughing .
Mitchell’s match-defining century
Daryl Mitchell produced another masterclass with the bat, hitting his second consecutive century of the series . His knock of 137 included 15 fours and three sixes, and he looked extremely comfortable against the Indian bowlers throughout his stay at the crease . Mitchell’s innings was crucial in helping New Zealand recover from a precarious 58 for three and post a massive total at Holkar Stadium.
Phillips joins the party with century
Glenn Phillips complemented Mitchell perfectly with a blazing 106 off just 88 balls, smashing nine fours and three sixes . The fourth-wicket partnership between Mitchell and Phillips was worth 219 runs and completely changed the complexion of the match after New Zealand’s early collapse . The two batters revived the innings with their aggressive stroke play and solid running between the wickets.
Indian bowlers struggle despite wickets
Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the Indian bowlers, taking three wickets for 63 runs from his full quota of 10 overs . Harshit Rana also claimed three wickets but was expensive, conceding 84 runs from his 10 overs . Towards the end, New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell provided late fireworks with an unbeaten 18-ball 28 that included three sixes and a four, pushing the total beyond 330 .
Kohli’s gesture shows sportsmanship
The moment between Kohli and Mitchell highlighted the spirit of cricket and the mutual respect between players despite the intense competition. Kohli’s applause for Mitchell’s century and the playful shove showcased the camaraderie that exists between international cricketers, even in high-pressure series deciders. The clip quickly went viral on social media, with fans appreciating the fun side of cricket amidst the serious battle on the field.