Phillips sends Kohli to the pavilion

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India's star batsman Virat Kohli stepped into the crease after Team India's opener Shubman Gill was dismissed early in the final Group A match against New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy on Sunday. This was Kohli's 300th ODI match. Therefore, all the fans and cricket analysts paid special attention to this match. However, New Zealander Glenn Phillips ended Kohli's innings for a low score with excellent fielding .

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Philips Wonder Catch

While Virat Kohli was trying to establish his game, New Zealand bowler Matt Henry bowled a delivery. Kohli cut the ball and hit a strong shot. Although everyone thought it would be a boundary, Glenn Phillips, who was fielding at backward point, took a tremendous catch with one hand. This has become one of the most remarkable catches in international cricket. Although Kohli's shot was strong, Phillips used his speed, beauty and sportsmanship to take the catch with one hand. Kohli was also surprised to see this. He turned back towards the dugout as his innings ended abruptly. Cricket fans and analysts are sharing this catch widely on social media.

Kohli's disappointment in his 300th match

Virat Kohli wanted to make his 300th ODI match memorable, but he was restricted to 11 runs off just 14 balls . The defeat increased the pressure on the Indian team. With Team India captain Rohit Sharma out for 15 runs, the team could not give the expected start. When Kohli came out to bat, the fans were waiting for a big innings. But Phillips dashed his hopes within minutes.

Match situation

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl, which was a setback for the Indian team. The New Zealand bowlers put pressure on the Indian batting line-up from the start. Shubman Gill was dismissed for 4 runs, while Rohit Sharma went to the pavilion for 15 runs. Kohli was dismissed with a brilliant catch by Phillips, which put more pressure on the Indian batting. The pair of Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul tried to hold the team together. However, the Indian batsmen faced some difficulties in the face of the New Zealand bowling attack. The middle-order batsmen worked hard to move the scoreboard.

Reactions to Phillips' catch

Phillips' catch was praised by cricket analysts and former cricketers.. Cricket legends also described this catch as great. Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said, “The fielding standards shown by Phillips were truly amazing. This is a memorable catch.” Fans are also doing various analyses of this catch on social media. Some fans are calling it the top catch of the 2025 Champions Trophy. Others are tweeting comparing this catch with Gaurav's fielding performances in the past.

The India-New Zealand match in the 2025 Champions Trophy turned out to be a thrilling one. Even though Kohli's innings did not live up to expectations, this match was still crucial for India. Phillips' brilliant catch was a highlight of the match. To win the match, India will need the rest of the batsmen to perform better. If India is to continue its winning streak in the tournament, Kohli and other key players need to be in better form in the upcoming matches. Even though Kohli disappointed in his 300th ODI match, fans are hoping for him to get back to form. Cricket has unexpected twists and turns, and will Kohli be able to show his true colors in this tournament? Let's wait and see!