India’s innings took another major hit as star batter Virat Kohli was dismissed for 11 in his 300th ODI match against New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Kohli, looking to steady the innings after early setbacks, fell victim to Matt Henry, courtesy of an unbelievable catch by Glenn Phillips.
Kohli had started confidently, striking two crisp boundaries, but Henry’s disciplined bowling forced an error. The Indian batter attempted to play a firm shot, only for Phillips to produce a moment of brilliance in the field. His stunning reflex catch left the crowd and players in awe, as India slumped to 44/3.
Glenn Philips’ brilliant fielding
In a match already full of twists, New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips once again emerged as the unsung hero. The latest episode unfolded when Matt Henry bowled to Virat Kohli. Kohli, trying to dominate the short-pitched delivery, smashed the ball to the right. Any other fielder might have conceded a boundary, but Phillips was there. In an extraordinary display of agility, he leaped, extended his right hand, and clutched the ball with remarkable composure—even as it raced almost behind him. The stadium erupted in disbelief and admiration as commentators marveled, “OH, MY WORD! Phillips, what are you made of!” Glenn took a similar catch against Pakistan earlier in this tournament, highlighting his atheletic skills.
Scorecard
India – 32/3 (7.5 overs)
- Rohit Sharma c Young b Jamieson – 15 (17b, 1×4, 1×6)
- Shubman Gill lbw b Henry – 2 (7b)
- Virat Kohli c Phillips b Henry – 11 (14b, 2×4)
- Matt Henry 4-0-24-2
- Kyle Jamieson 3-0-6-1
