Glenn Phillips Catch: Both Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were left stunned after Kohli’s early dismissal in the India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 match on March 2 (Sunday). Playing his 300th ODI, Kohli fell for 11 after the New Zealand fielder Glenn Phillips pulled off a breathtaking catch at point, plucking the ball out of thin air one-handed. India’s top-order struggles persisted against the Kiwis as Shubman Gill, captain Rohit Sharma and Kohli fell in quick succession, leaving India at 30/3 in 7 overs. New Zealand, after winning the toss, opted to bowl first in the final group-stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Glenn Phillips pulled off a sensational one-handed catch at backward point, stunning the packed Dubai crowd as Virat Kohli had no choice but to walk back. Kohli’s powerful cut shot seemed destined for the boundary, but Phillips, fully airborne, stretched out his right hand to pluck it out of thin air, leaving Indian fans in disbelief. Among them, Kohli’s wife Anushka Sharma was visibly shocked, mouthing ‘Oh My God’ in reaction to the breathtaking grab.
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Watch both Virat Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma’s reactions after Glenn Phillips stunning one-handed catch in the IND vs NZ match:
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Matt Henry continued his good form against the Indian top-order as he accounted for the wickets of Virat Kohli and the Indian team captain Rohit Sharma. Kyle Jamieson, on the other hand got rid of the Indian opener Shubman Gill.
While the IND vs NZ match has no impact on semifinal qualification, the winner will face Australia, while the losing side will go up against South Africa in the semifinals.
