Star Indian batter Virat Kohli couldn’t hold back his laughter after captain KL Rahul made an unusual referral during the third ODI against South Africa. The match is taking place at Visakhapatnam on Saturday, December 6, with India having won the toss and chosen to bowl first. The incident happened in the 41st over, bowled by Kuldeep Yadav.
On the third delivery, Kuldeep bowled a slightly short ball that stayed low. South African batter Keshav Maharaj attempted a shot on the off-side but only managed an under-edge. The ball then struck KL Rahul, positioned behind the stumps, on his pads and fell to the ground. Although the ball passed between his boots, it was clearly touching the pitch.
As Rahul was getting up, the ball brushed his glove and pads before hitting the ground, yet he surprisingly went ahead with a caught-behind referral, prompting Kohli’s hilarious reaction. As KL Rahul made the referral, Virat Kohli couldn’t contain his laughter. Kohli fell on the ground laughing and pointed at Kuldeep, who was laughing too. You can watch the moment here:
KL Rahul went for a referral caught behind by his shoes.. ball clearly touching ground 😭 Watch Virat Kohli reactions to Kuldeep for this referral 😂😂#INDvSA #INDvsSA #SAvIND #SAvsIND #RohitSharma #ViratKohli #Hitman #KlRahul pic.twitter.com/9tiw7LUL9F
— Cric_Lover 🏏 (@ankit_bhattar) December 6, 2025
Virat Kohli In Focus As India Chases Series Win
After restricting South Africa to 270, India will be confident of chasing the target and clinching the series in Visakhapatnam. The series is currently level at 1-1, with India winning the opener in Ranchi by 17 runs and the Proteas bouncing back with a four-wicket victory in Raipur. All focus will be on the chase expert, Virat Kohli.
Kohli has been in outstanding form throughout the series, scoring back-to-back centuries in the first two matches, 135 in Ranchi and 102 in Raipur. The right-handed batter has amassed 237 runs so far at an average of 118.50 and a strike rate of 111.26, including 18 fours and nine sixes. With such impressive form, India will be counting on Kohli to shine once again in the series decider.
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