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[Watch] Virat Kohli Left Disappointed As He Fails To Hit Winning Six Vs NZ

image-lo1pfzmzVirat Kohli departs [AP]

In an exhilarating clash between India and New Zealand during the 2023 World Cup's 21st match, fans witnessed a rollercoaster of emotions as Virat Kohli nearly etched his name into the record books with a remarkable innings. The thrilling encounter took place on October 21, 2023, with India ultimately emerging victorious. Despite Kohli's valiant effort, he fell just short of a century.

The match began on a positive note for India, allowing them to seize the upper hand early on. New Zealand, the Blackcaps, managed to post a challenging total of 273 runs.

However, the game took a dramatic turn when Virat Kohli's brilliant innings came to an end after amassing 95 from 104 deliveries. 

Watch - Virat Kohli Departs 


In the 47.4th over, Kohli attempted to send Matt Henry's fuller delivery out of the park but was caught near the boundary. It was a slower delivery from Henry, and Kohli's attempt to clear the deep mid-wicket boundary ended in disappointment. His attempt to lift the ball straight over long-on was foiled as the bat twisted in his hands upon impact, sending the ball skywards. Glenn Phillips, stationed at deep mid-wicket, made no mistake in taking a simple catch to send Kohli back to the pavilion.

The batting maestro could have opted for a safer route along the ground, but a twist in the bat face spelled his downfall. 

As the match reached its climax, India managed to secure the win, their first against New Zealand since 2019. The 18-run loss from that match had remained fresh in the memories of Indian cricket fans. This victory was especially significant, considering the high stakes of the 2023 World Cup.