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Kohli's special gesture for Matt Henry goes viral after NZ pacer's 6-wicket haul

By PRANAV SHUKLA · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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New Zealand set a demanding target of 334 on the back of Will Young's 125 off 108 balls, supported by Tim Seifert and Finn Allen. In response, the hosts collapsed to 89 all out in 26.4 overs, with Ishan Kishan top-scoring at just 27 runs. The Blackcaps' social media documented the shirt exchange between the veteran batter and the frontline pacer following the blowout. India nevertheless maintain a 2-1 lead heading into the final fixture.

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India suffered a massive 244-run defeat after being bowled out for just 89 runs in 26.4 o…: India suffered a massive 244-run defeat after being bowled out for just 89 runs in 26.4 overs.
Matt Henry tied Shane Bond for the third-highest tally of five-wicket hauls by a New Zeal…: Matt Henry tied Shane Bond for the third-highest tally of five-wicket hauls by a New Zealander in ODIs.
Despite the lopsided fourth-match loss, India retain a 2-1 series lead going into the fin…: Despite the lopsided fourth-match loss, India retain a 2-1 series lead going into the final one-day international.

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Virat Kohli displayed a fine example of sportsmanship despite India's crushing defeat against New Zealand in the fourth ODI, presenting pacer

Matt Henry with an Indian team jersey following his match-winning performance in the contest on Friday.

A video shared by the official Instagram handle of the Blackcaps captured the interaction between the two cricketers after the match.

Kohli was seen exchanging a few words with Henry before gifting the New Zealand pacer an Indian jersey, acknowledging his outstanding contribution to the visitors' 244-run victory.

Henry had delivered a devastating spell, returning career-best figures of 6/27 to dismantle India's batting line-up. Chasing New Zealand's 334-run target, the hosts were bowled out for just 89 in 26.4 overs, suffering one of their heaviest defeats in ODI cricket.

The right-arm pacer made an immediate impact, removing Rohit Sharma, Kohli and stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer for ducks in the opening over itself. The three early dismissals left India reeling and brought back memories of the 2019 World Cup semifinal, when New Zealand had similarly derailed India's campaign.

Interestingly, Kohli has managed 59 runs…

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India suffered a massive 244-run defeat after being bowled out for just 89 runs in 26.4 o…: India suffered a massive 244-run defeat after being bowled out for just 89 runs in 26.4 overs.
Matt Henry tied Shane Bond for the third-highest tally of five-wicket hauls by a New Zeal…: Matt Henry tied Shane Bond for the third-highest tally of five-wicket hauls by a New Zealander in ODIs.
Despite the lopsided fourth-match loss, India retain a 2-1 series lead going into the fin…: Despite the lopsided fourth-match loss, India retain a 2-1 series lead going into the final one-day international.

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India suffered a massive 244-run defeat after being bowled out for just 89 runs in 26.4 o…: India suffered a massive 244-run defeat after being bowled out for just 89 runs in 26.4 overs.
Matt Henry tied Shane Bond for the third-highest tally of five-wicket hauls by a New Zeal…: Matt Henry tied Shane Bond for the third-highest tally of five-wicket hauls by a New Zealander in ODIs.
Despite the lopsided fourth-match loss, India retain a 2-1 series lead going into the fin…: Despite the lopsided fourth-match loss, India retain a 2-1 series lead going into the final one-day international.

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