Martin Guptill takes an absolute ripper to get rid of a well-set Virat Kohli

Martin Guptill took an absolute blinder to get rid of Indian skipper Virat Kohli during first T20I between India and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday.

This had happened in 12th over of Indian run chase which was bowled by Blair Tickner. Kohli was anchoring chase for Men In Blue and he looked all set to reach his half-century. However, his stay at crease ended on very first ball of that over. bowler had bowled a fuller length delivery down leg side as Kohli played his signature flick shot. But, he did t time shot well as ball went up in air and covered some distance, rushed forward and took an absolute blinder at deep.

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video of this stunning catch was posted on social media as well. Take a look.

Rohit Sharma catch dismisses Martin Guptill

Earlier, Rohit Sharma had pulled off a spectacular effort on field to get rid off Martin Guptill who was going berserk after Indian bowlers.

Blackcaps got off to a flyer as y raced away to 68 without a loss after end of powerplay. Colin Munro started assault on Indian bowlers and Martin Guptill soon joined party. Just when  partnership between Kiwi openers started to look lethal Rohit Sharma produced a moment of brilliance to send Guptill back to hut.

It all happened on fifth delivery of 8th over bowled by Shivam Dube when Martin Guptill pulled a short delivery. Rohit Sharma, who was stationed at deep square leg maintained his composure, to grab onto ball which was travelling over boundary. 

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