Kohli steps in after Brar and Seifert exchange words

Virat Kohli intervened after India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar exchanged words with New Zealand opener Tim Seifert following Seifert’s dismissal in the fourth one-day international at Bay Oval on November 13. Brar moved toward the departing batter after taking his wicket, and Kohli steered him away before the confrontation escalated further.

Seifert had scored 58 from 48 balls, helping New Zealand make a brisk start alongside Will Young. Brar dismissed him with a rising delivery outside off stump in the 12th over. Seifert attempted to play the ball and edged it to wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan, ending the opening partnership at 85 runs.

Brar celebrated animatedly and approached Seifert as he left the field. The two exchanged words, with Seifert appearing unhappy about the send-off. Kohli, positioned in the inner ring, went to Brar and guided him back toward his teammates. The exchange ended without further incident, according to a match account.

The incident followed an earlier productive over for Seifert against Brar. During the Powerplay, Seifert hit the bowler for two boundaries and a six in an over that cost 14 runs. He had reached his half-century from 42 balls before Brar removed him.