Virat Kohli plays peacemaker as Gurnoor Brar and Tim Seifert get into heated exchange during 4th ODI

Virat Kohli was seen stepping in to defuse a heated exchange between Indian pacer Gurnoor Brar and New Zealand batter Tim Seifert during the fourth ODI between India and New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Friday, November 13.

The incident took place after Brar dismissed Seifert, who scored a quickfire 58 off 48 deliveries. The New Zealand opener's dismissal came on the final ball of the 12th over, bringing an end to the 85-run opening partnership. Wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan completed the catch behind the stumps.

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Following the dismissal, Brar was seen celebrating animatedly and appeared to exchange words with Seifert as the batter walked back to the pavilion. The situation threatened to escalate before Kohli intervened.

The former India captain quickly approached Brar and pulled him away from Seifert, attempting to calm the pacer down. On-field umpire Chris Brown was also seen speaking to Brar following the incident.

Gurnoor Brar continues to impress against New Zealand

Brar's animated send-off came after an impressive start to his ODI career against New Zealand. The pacer picked up three wickets for 44 runs in the series opener before producing a career-best spell of 4/30 in the second ODI.

His performances have made him one of India's key contributors with the ball in the ongoing series, with seven wickets across the first two matches. Meanwhile, Seifert played an aggressive knock of 58 from 48 balls, hitting six fours and three sixes before Brar ended his innings.

New Zealand get off to a strong start

Earlier, India stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first in his first match as ODI captain. New Zealand made a positive start, with Seifert and Will Young putting together an 85-run opening stand.

Young continued his impressive innings after Seifert's departure and brought up his fifth ODI century in just 88 deliveries, putting New Zealand in a strong position.

India entered the match with a 2-0 lead in the series after winning the first two ODIs, while the third match was abandoned due to rain.