[Watch] Virat Kohli leaves fans in splits with a funny walk on Day 1 of 2nd IND vs NZ 2024 Test
Team India's star batter Virat Kohli was seen doing batting practice after stumps on Day 1 (Thursday, October 24) of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand in Pune. The former Men in Blue captain didn't get to bat on the opening day as the hosts finished at 16/1, trailing the Blackcaps' total by 243.
Kohli faced some throwdowns to get into the groove ahead of his knock. While practicing, the star cricketer entertained the spectators with a funny walk on the field. One of his fan clubs shared a video of the incident on the microblogging platform X.
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first in the second Test. They were bundled out for 259, courtesy of a stunning seven-wicket haul from Washington Sundar. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra were the top performers with the bat in the innings, scoring 76 and 65, respectively. New Zealand lead the three-Test series by 1-0.
Virat Kohli played a fighting 70-run knock in the Test series opener against New Zealand
Team India's batters went down without a fight in the first innings of the Test series opener against New Zealand in Bengaluru. The side were bundled out for a paltry score of 46, their lowest ever in a home Test innings.
Virat Kohli bagged a nine-ball duck in the innings. However, the seasoned campaigner made amends with a gutsy half-century in the subsequent essay. The right-handed batter fought hard, finishing with a well-made 70.
While it seemed like the 35-year-old was eying a big score, it was a heartbreak for Virat Kohli as he perished on the final ball of Day 3. India registered 462 in their second innings, with Sarfaraz Khan being the standout performer with his 150-run knock.
New Zealand chased down the 107-run target with eight wickets in hand on Day 5, clinching their first Test win on Indian soil since 1988. The Pune Test is crucial for Rohit Sharma and company as they look to level the three-match series 1-1.