during 1st ODI Vs New Zealand today (January 11, 2026), a breathtaking moment happened in episode 8 of the Indian superstar. Virat Kohliand the entire Vadodara crowd, in absolute shock.
Virat Kohli was stunned as Glenn Phillips found an almost impossible opportunity to dismiss Shubman Gill.
Face to face Zachary Foulkes, Shubman Gill clipped a backward length delivery hard, timing it so sweetly that it looked like a certain boundary. Glenn PhillipsRegarded as the best fielder in world cricket, he produced a “superman” effort by throwing himself horizontally to his left, seemingly suspended in the air for an eternity.
Phillips managed to get a full hand on the ball while completely in the air, which would almost certainly be the catch of the decade. Virat Kohlisitting in the locker room, hands on head, jaw dropped in disbelief at the sheer athleticism on display. Although the ball eventually didn’t stick as Phillips hit the turf, the audacity of the effort forced Kohli to take some time to process what he had just witnessed.
It was a heartwarming moment for the Indian skipper who knew he had survived a spell. The hushed stadium erupted in cheers not only for Gill’s survival, but also for Phillips’ incredible bravery against gravity. Commentators immediately drew comparisons Jonty Rhodesnoted that Phillips is perhaps the only outfielder today who can even put his finger on the ball. Kohli continued to be clearly shaken by how close New Zealand came to a miraculous breakthrough. This ‘near miss’ has already become a viral highlight of the match and perfectly captures the intensity of this opening ODI.
We present the video:
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Glenn Phillips is honestly insane pic.twitter.com/Yh0PoKhuxd
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Daryl Mitchell’s counter-attacks and Kohli’s remarkable attack define the Vadodara ODI.
1st ODI between India and New Zealand at Vadodara, New Zealand set a tough target of 301 after their first innings roller coaster ride. India, who won the toss and opted to bowl, initially struggled to find answers to the clinical opening pair. Devon Conway (56) and Henry Nicholls (62), built a dominant partnership of 117.
When the young pacer changed momentum Harshit Rana hit a double to take out both set openers, followed by a middle-order squeeze led by him Kuldeep Yadav and Muhammad Siraj. New Zealand were stuttering at 237/6, but Daryl Mitchell He scored a magnificent, counter-attacking 84 off 71 balls laced with three massive sixes to drag his side back into the game. A late cameo from the debutante Christian Clarke marked a historic first innings at the new Kotambi Stadium, ensuring the Kiwis reached exactly 300/8.
In response, India lost Rohit Sharma For 26, he broke the world record, then fell to 650 international six Kyle Jamieson. That brought Kohli to the crease, who immediately fired high-energy into the chase and raced to 26* off 19 balls with plenty of fine moves and pulls. As play winds down, the partnership between Gill and Kohli blossoms, with Kohli needing a few more runs to reach the monumental milestone of 28,000 international runs. The atmosphere in Vadodara is electric as fans await a classic Kohli chase on daughter Wamika’s 5th birthday.
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