The stage was set for a blockbuster encounter as India faced New Zealand in their final group-stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Kohli, playing his milestone 300th ODI, was looking to build on his recent form after a century against Pakistan in the tournament’s earlier stages. However, his innings was cut short at just 11 runs, courtesy of Phillips’ brilliance.
The delivery came from Kiwi pacer Matt Henry—a short-of-length ball pitched wide outside off-stump. Kohli, ever the aggressor, attempted to slash it through the point region, timing the shot impeccably. It seemed destined for the boundary, until Phillips intervened. Stationed at point, he launched himself horizontally to his right, defying gravity with a full-stretch dive. With a single hand, he plucked the ball out of thin air, completing a catch that silenced the Dubai crowd and left Kohli visibly stunned.
