Virat Kohli reacts hilariously after KL Rahul's bizarre referral in IND vs SA 2025 3rd ODI [In Pictures]

Australia v India - ODI Series: Game 3 - Source: Getty
Team India veteran Virat Kohli - Source: Getty

Star India batter Virat Kohli reacted hilariously after skipper KL Rahul made a bizarre referral during the third ODI against South Africa. The game is being played at Visakhapatnam on Saturday, December 6.

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India won the toss and opted to bowl first. The incident occurred during the 41st over, which was being bowled by Kuldeep Yadav. On the third ball, Kuldeep bowled a delivery that was slightly short and stayed low. South Africa batter Keshav Maharaj looked to play it on the off-side only to get an under-edge.

The ball hit KL Rahul, who was behind the stumps, on his pads and went down. It was tucked between his boots but was clearly touching the ground. The ball had hit his glove and then his pads as he was getting up before touching the ground. However, he made a bizarre referral for caught behind.

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As he made the referral, Virat Kohli could not hold himself back and reacted hilariously. Kohli sat on the ground and was seen laughing, pointing one hand towards Kuldeep Yadav. The star batter was hilariously in disbelief and even raised his hand as though he would hit them. Kuldeep was also seen laughing at Kohli's reaction.

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Kuldeep Yadav bowled a brilliant spell. He returned figures of 4/41 from his 10 overs as South Africa were bowled out for 270 in 47.5 overs.


All eyes on Virat Kohli as India aim for series victory

Having restricted South Africa to 270, India would certainly back themselves to chase the total down and seal a series victory in Visakhapatnam. The series is tied 1-1 after the hosts won by 17 runs in Ranchi and the Proteas won by four wickets in Raipur.

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All eyes will be on the chasemaster Virat Kohli. Kohli has been in phenomenal form in this series. He scored consecutive hundreds in the first two games, making 135 in Ranchi and 102 in Raipur.

The right-hander has scored 237 runs so far in the series at an average of 118.50 and a strike-rate of 111.26 with 18 fours and nine maximums. Given his current form, India will expect Kohli to deliver in the series decider as well.

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