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Virat Kohli pulls Arshdeep Brar away after animated send-off to Tim Seifert

Virat Kohli stepped in as Gurnoor Brar’s animated celebration after dismissing Tim Seifert briefly raised tensions in the fourth ODI.

  • On Friday, November 13, India pacer Gurnoor Brar dismissed New Zealand opener Tim Seifert for 58 during the 4th ODI at Bay Oval in Tauranga.
  • Tensions had simmered between the pair throughout the innings after Seifert struck Brar for a boundary, prompting an exchange of words between the bowler and batter.
  • Brar bowled a short delivery that cramped Seifert, forcing a top-edge catch by Ishan Kishan that gave India a crucial breakthrough in the match.
  • Virat Kohli pulled the young pacer away to de-escalate the confrontation, while on-field umpire Chris Brown spoke to Brar, cautioning him to control his emotions.
  • New Zealand reached 109/2 after 17.3 overs at Bay Oval, with India having won the toss and elected to bowl first in the ongoing 4th ODI.
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There was a brief moment of tension on the field at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui after Tim Seifert's wicket. Gurnur Brar's aggressive celebration and Virat Kohli's reaction added a touch of excitement and heat to the match.

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The Hindu broke the news in Chennai, India on Friday, November 13, 2026.
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