Ind vs NZ Test: Last-Ball Drama as Virat Kohli Falls to Glenn Phillips
NEW DELHI: In an exciting Ind vs NZ Test matchup, India mounted a remarkable fightback in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand. However, Virat Kohli's last-ball dismissal on day three shifted momentum in favor of the visitors. At stumps, India stood at 231/3, trailing New Zealand by 125 runs after Glenn Phillips dismissed Kohli for 70, caught behind on the last ball of the day in Bengaluru.
Kohli, who had unsuccessfully reviewed his dismissal, shared a vital 136-run partnership with Sarfaraz Khan, who remained unbeaten on 70. Kohli's dismissal left India captain Rohit Sharma in complete shock. His reaction captured the weight of the moment, highlighting just how crucial Kohli's wicket was for India.
As the team relied on their *talisman*, the timing of the dismissal made the setback even more significant. Kohli also crossed the 9,000 Test runs milestone, becoming only the fourth Indian to achieve this feat, following in the footsteps of *Sachin Tendulkar*, *Rahul Dravid*, and *Sunil Gavaskar*. Despite a shaky start, during which he took 14 balls to score his first run, Kohli eventually found his rhythm, hitting eight fours and a six.
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