[Watch] Virat Kohli hilariously mimics Yashasvi Jaiswal’s walking style on Day 1 of IND vs NZ 2024 3rd Test
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli was in a lighthearted mood on Day 1 of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand on Friday, November 1, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The visitors won the first two matches and hold an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
On the first day of the third Test, Kohli entertained the crowd with some dance moves and later playfully mimicked the walking style of opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. Kohli, along with Rishabh Pant and Jaiswal, was engaged in conversation before he began to imitate the latter.
Here’s a video of the moment:
Both Kohli and Jaiswal have not had their best performances in the series so far, with the opener scoring 155 runs in four innings, including one half-century. Meanwhile, Kohli has scored 88 runs in four innings, including one half-century.
Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar help India restrict New Zealand to a low total in the 3rd Test
The visitors won the toss and chose to bat first. However, they didn’t have the best start, losing Devon Conway for just four runs. Will Young played a commendable innings, scoring 71 off 138 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes. He received solid support from Daryl Mitchell, who scored an impressive 82 off 129 balls.
However, the rest of the Black Caps batters struggled, and the team collapsed from 159 for three to 210 for eight. Ravindra Jadeja stood out as India's leading bowler, taking five wickets, while Washington Sundar added four, helping to bowl the Kiwis out for 235.
In response, Rohit Sharma's struggles continued as he fell for a run-a-ball 18. Yashasvi Jaiswal couldn't capitalize on his start and was dismissed for 30. Mohammed Siraj, coming in at No. 4, was out for a golden duck. Virat Kohli was run out for four after failing to make his ground, resulting in India losing three wickets in the final half-hour.
At stumps on Day 1, India were 86 for four, trailing by 149 runs, with Shubman Gill (31) and Rishabh Pant (1) at the crease.