Indian National Cricket Team batsman Virat Kohli had an animated day on the field on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand. National Cricket Team. The match between the two teams is being played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
Virat Kohli reflected the energy again on the field. The batsman did his best on the field as he was seen running here and there after the ball. He was also seen getting a lot of support from his early fans as all that could be heard were chants of ‘Kohli Kohli’.
Not only this, Virat Kohli also shared a moment with New Zealand National Cricket Team batsman Devon Conway. As the batsman defended the ball, the Indian opener rushed to catch it and at the same time made sure it went into the Kiwi batter’s head.
Virat Kohli got very close to Devon Conway, took a look and gave him a little nudge on the shoulder. But the New Zealand National Cricket Team came with a smile and it also saw the Indian batsman with a smile on his face as the two players shared a light moment.
Virat Kohli and Devon Conway engage in banter
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Virat Kohli to Devon Conway
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Eye contact between Kohli and Conway
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Devon Conway plays an important role for New Zealand
Devon Conway took the golden touch with the bat and played a vital innings for his team. The left-hander, who scored 92 runs in the Bengaluru Test, hit another half-century and finished with 76 runs, the highest individual score for the team.
Coming to the match, both India and New Zealand had their moments on Day 1 of the ongoing Test match. After Tom Latham (15) and Devon Conway added 32 runs for the opening wicket, the visitors started their innings decently as Will Young also fell early.
But it was Conway and Racine Ravindra (65) who kept India under pressure. The duo added 62 runs for the third wicket and made sure to help the team score quick runs. However, Washington Sundar, who made a comeback after that, made the nets spin.
He picked seven wickets in one go and ensured New Zealand’s all out on day one. Mitchell Santer (33) played a crucial hand which took the Kiwis to a total of 259. Along with Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin also scored three wickets.
Virat Kohli will play a pivotal role for India in the ongoing game
India did not start their innings well as captain Rohit Sharma scored a nine-ball duck. But Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill held the fort for the team as the hosts finished the first day on 16 for one.
Kohli will be key for India as the team is in a tough phase. If the home side are to fancy their chances of going ahead in the game, they need to step up their batting. Having scored 70 runs in the last game, his confidence would be high.
