'NZ Ke Paas Kitne Md. Kaif Hain?' - Williamson And Phillips Earn Respect Of Indian Fans

Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips [Source: @yashk1140/x.com]

One of the most common sayings in cricket is that - 'Catches win matches'. The New Zealand team is currently showing India and the cricketing fraternity the impact fielding can leave in a match.

Notably, India are currently playing against New Zealand in the 12th match of the Champions Trophy 2025. The Asia team was put to bat first after Mitchell Santner won the toss.

The Kiwi bowlers did a great job with the ball and put India under pressure with some early innings. While the bowlers were putting in the their best with tight line and lengths, the Kiwi fielders were supporting their bowlers equally well with some great fielding efforts.

The first effort that stunned the fans was by Glenn Phillips, who took a flying catch of Virat Kohli. This was followed by some brilliant ground fielding by the other fielders. Kane Williamson followed the suit of Phillips and took an one-handed stunner to get rid off Ravindra Jadeja. 

The fielding of the Kiwis got the fans going on social media.

Here is a look at how the fans reacted on X (formerly Twitter) - 

"Aaj fielding medal NZ wala player le jaayega" - @Ayush_Khedkar45

"What's happening today? All the Kiwis are flying in the air." - @choubey9926

"New Zealand fielders "- @linus__05

"That's how you do it in big matches, acrobatic catches, stunning saves, incisive bowling this Kiwi team looks poised to win this Champions Trophy 🏆 #INDvsNZ Whoever beats them can take the trophy 😀 Good luck" - @ashwin_subha

"Ek taraf Williamson hain dusri taraf phillips" - @ankitbaliy30871

"Udte huye Kiwi, New Zealand main hi nahi Dubai main bhi paaye jate hain" - @SoulinSea2

"Catches of philips and kane reminds me of the days of @MohammadKaif and @YUVSTRONG12 combo🥺🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️ - @PunjabPbksArmy

"Atapi aur vatapi do daitya bhai the😭, Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips" - @yashk1140

"New Zealand ke paas kitne Md. Kaif hain. Ho Itna shandaar catch pakadta hain" - @farmananwar01

"Glenn Phillips aur Kane Williamson insaan hain ya superman. New Zealand ki fielding jaisi kisi aur ki nahin" - @JaatKanwara

Notably, at the end of the first innings, India managed to score 249/9 at the end of their 50 overs. With a solid batting line-up, New Zealand will be looking to chase this down and go into semi's with a winning momentum. 

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