IND vs SL: Virat Kohli's reflexes take centre stage with a stunning one-handed diving catch, video goes VIRAL

In the 1st ODI clash between India and Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, fans were eagerly anticipating the return of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. When Sri Lanka chose to bat first, it was expected that the two would excel in the field. They certainly did not disappoint, restricting the host nation to 230 runs while losing 8 wickets in their 50 overs.

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However, what truly captured everyone’s attention was Kohli’s stunning one-handed diving catch. Although it did not result in a wicket, it showcased the batter’s exceptional reflexes. This moment occurred when Dunith Wellalage had just arrived at the crease after the dismissal of Pathum Nissanka (56 off 75). Wellalage immediately attempted a sweep shot against a fullish off-break delivery. 

The ball spun over the top edge, striking him high around the ribcage. UltraEdge confirmed there was no contact with the bat, and ball-tracking showed the ball would have missed the stumps. Had there been a faint edge, Wellalage would have been out, as the second slip fielder, Kohli, took an impressive diving catch.

Videos of Kohli’s remarkable catch have quickly gone viral on social media, particularly on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Interestingly, Wellalage went on to remain not out at 67 off 65 balls, smashing 7 fours and 2 sixes. Apart from Nissanka and Wellalage, the other batters contributed with small cameos: Janith Liyanage (20 off 26), Wanindu Hasaranga (24 off 35), Akila Dananjaya (17 off 21), Charith Asalanka (14 off 21), and Kusal Mendis (14 off 31).

For the Indian bowlers, Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel each took two wickets, while Mohammed Siraj, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, and Washington Sundar each claimed one wicket.

IND vs SL Teams:

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Mohamed Shiraz

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

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