Virat Kohli has once again proved that his fitness is top-notch with his outstanding fielding in the first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday (November 4). Virat Kohli took a brilliant diving catch to help India get rid of Nathan Smith, leaving everyone impressed with his sharp reflexes and commitment on the field in Auckland.

Virat Kohli turns back the clock with brilliant diving catch against New Zealand in 1st ODI

The Virat Kohli moment came in the 10th over when the Indian pacer Anshul Kamboj delivered a full ball outside off stump, giving the New Zealand batter Nathan Smith an opportunity to play a drive.

Smith went for the shot with plenty of force but failed to get his bat properly behind the ball. He managed only a thick outside edge, and the ball flew towards the second slip area, where Kohli was fielding. The catch was not easy at all, as the ball was travelling low and towards Kohli's right side.

The former Indian captain reacted without wasting a second, as he dived to his right and grabbed the ball just inches above the ground. Earlier, 'Flying' Rohit Sharma's fielding brilliance sends Daryl Mitchell packing in 1st ODI.

However, Kohli was confident that he had taken a clean catch, but the third umpire checked the replays and confirmed that his fingers were underneath the ball. As a result, Smith has to walk out after scoring just one run from nine deliveries in the first ODI against India.

VIRAT KOHLI MAGIC - A ONE HANDED STUNNER 🥶 https://t.co/Ei4gl8eewM

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 4, 2026

THE CELEBRATION FROM KING KOHLI. 🏹🎯 https://t.co/17IExYnxzQ

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 4, 2026

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