New Zealand, Virat Kohli’s dismissal on the very last ball of the day stunned the Indian camp. With India looking to establish a solid lead in their second innings, Kohli appeared set at the crease, confidently defending and rotating the strike as the day neared its end. However, disaster struck just before the umpires were about to call stumps.
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New Zealand pacer Trent Boult delivered a full-length ball that tempted Kohli to drive. The Indian captain lunged forward but only managed to edge it, with the ball flying to the slip cordon, where it was safely caught. The New Zealand players erupted in joy, realizing they had just dismissed one of the most dangerous batsmen at a crucial juncture of the game.
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Kohli’s wicket left the Indian dressing room in disbelief, but no one looked more shocked than Rohit Sharma, India’s opening batsman and captain in white-ball formats. Sitting in the pavilion, Rohit was visibly taken aback by the untimely dismissal. His expression of shock and disbelief reflected the collective disappointment of the Indian team, as they had lost their star batsman at a time when they could have closed out the day without further damage.
With Kohli’s departure, the pressure now mounts on the remaining Indian batsmen to build a substantial lead on a challenging pitch. As the game heads into the fourth day, New Zealand will be buoyed by their late success, while India will need to regroup and focus on consolidating their position in what has been a gripping Test match so far.
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