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IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli dives full length to pull off a miracle catch in 1st ODI

India applied relentless pressure on New Zealand in the opening One Day International at Eden Park, Auckland, reducing the visitors to 124 for 7 after 30 overs following a successful toss decision to field. The match's defining moment came in the 29th over when Virat Kohli executed a full-stretch, one-handed catch to dismiss Nathan Smith, who had driven a full delivery from Anshul Kamboj outside the off stump.

Although the on-field umpires initially referred the appeal to the third umpire, slow-motion reviews confirmed Kohli's fingers were securely under the ball, granting the wicket and leaving New Zealand at 115 for 7. This dismissal provided Kamboj with his second breakthrough of the innings, further destabilizing a Kiwi batting lineup that struggled to form partnerships against India's disciplined bowling attack.

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