IND versus SA [WATCH]: Virat Kohli shares a light-hearted bromance moment with Kuldeep Yadav during Vizag ODI

India hosted South Africa in the decisive third ODI of the series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, with the three-match tie tied at 1-1.

Captain KL Rahul finally broke India’s streak of 20 consecutive deliveries lost in ODIs by winning the flip and choosing to bowl first, taking into account the expected dew during the chase. This strategic call set the stage for a disciplined Indian bowling effort that restricted South Africa to 270 all out in 47.5 overs despite Quinton de Kock‘s aggressive seventh ODI century against India (106 off 89 balls, including 8 fours and 6 sixes).

Virat Kohli-Kuldeep Yadav dance steals the limelight during the wicket-fest in Visakhapatnam

Virat Kohli brought infectious joy to the field with a hilarious bromance moment off it Kuldeep Yadav during South Africa’s innings collapse. In the 43rd over, Kuldeep claimed his third victim, Corbin Boschvia a sharp return from a googly, derailing the Proteas’ late surge. Kohli rushed over, grabbed Kuldeep’s hands and launched into playful, straight-faced dance moves that sent the spinner into a frenzy and sent the crowd into a frenzy.

The clip exploded on social media platforms and captivated fans with Kohli’s rare light-hearted antics amid his vintage series form with hundreds back-to-back. This viral celebration highlighted the team’s camaraderie as they decisively changed the momentum. Kuldeep’s wizardry reached a peak with match figures of 4/41 in 10 overs, including strikes to dismantle the lower order after Bosch’s dismissal.

Here’s the video:

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Prasidh Krishna sparked the turnaround with a devastating second spell, capturing 4/66 by dismantling South Africa’s middle order – Matthew Breetzke lbw, inducing Aiden Markram‘s catch to Kohli at short cover, and castling from de Kock with a full delivery. After de Kock and Temba Bavuma (48 off 67) built a stand of 113 runs to reach 168/2, India hit back ruthlessly, losing just three overs to claim three wickets and reduce the visitors to 199/5.

Kuldeep then mopped and pointed away Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansenand Bosch to end South Africa’s innings, well below a competitive total on a batting-friendly Visakhapatnam track. Arshdeep Singh prematurely broken down by removal Ryan Rickeltonwhile Ravindra Jadeja Bavuma snapped at a point from Kohli’s safe hands. This collective effort, combining pace and spin, positioned India strongly for the chase under lights.

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