A video featuring former India captain Virat Kohli's reaction to a fan throwing a plastic bat onto the field has gone viral on social media following the second ODI between India and New Zealand.
The incident took place when Kohli was near the boundary during India's fielding innings. A spectator attempting to get the star batter's autograph threw a small plastic bat onto the playing area. Kohli picked up the object and tossed it back towards the stands, while also gesturing towards the crowd to express his displeasure.
The video has attracted attention online, with Kohli's reaction becoming a talking point among cricket fans.
Virat Kohli Warns Young Fans Not To Throw Miniature Bats Onto The Field For Autographs During The 2nd ODI Against New Zealand.🫣💙 https://t.co/ScwDaIStNb
— Virat_kohli_18_Club (@KohliSensation) November 7, 2026
Meanwhile, India secured a four-run victory over New Zealand in a rain-affected second ODI, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
India's batting unit struggled against New Zealand's bowling attack while chasing a target of 135 in 47 overs. Rain reduced the hosts to 113/7 in 26 overs, with KL Rahul unbeaten on 26.
India were five runs ahead of the DLS par score of 109 when the match was abandoned, handing the hosts a narrow victory.
Earlier, India's young pace attack delivered an impressive performance to bowl New Zealand out for 134 in 41 overs. Gurnoor Brar led the bowling effort with career-best figures of 4/30, while Auqib Nabi and Anshul Kamboj claimed two wickets each.
India's chase proved challenging as the pitch offered considerable bounce and movement. Captain Shubman Gill was dismissed for a first-ball duck after edging Jacob Duffy to the slip cordon.
With the victory, India strengthened their position in the series with a 2-0 advantage. The third ODI is scheduled to take place in Hamilton on Tuesday.
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