[WATCH] IND vs NZ 2026: Virat Kohli playfully pushes Daryl Mitchell off the field after Indore ODI century

New Zealand middle-order batter Daryl Mitchell produced a batting masterclass in the third ODI against India at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, on Sunday, January 18. The right-hander played a composed yet authoritative knock, scoring 137 off 131 balls, which guided the Kiwis to a formidable total. Mitchell once again proved difficult to contain, building partnerships and frustrating the Indian bowling attack.

Mitchell was eventually dismissed by Mohammed Siraj and began his walk back to the pavilion. During the moment, Virat Kohli, who was positioned near the boundary ropes, shared a light-hearted exchange with Mitchell by playfully pushing him off the field. The humorous gesture came after Mitchell had tormented Indian bowlers throughout the three-match series, scoring two centuries and a half-century. The moment quickly caught fans’ attention and went viral across social media platforms.