WATCH: Virat Kohli SCARES Tim Southee by lifting his bat during high-voltage Cricket World Cup semifinal clash

It was not at all a heated altercation between them. The two were seen laughing throughout their banter.

WATCH: Virat Kohli SCARES Tim Southee by lifting his bat during high-voltage Cricket World Cup semifinal clash

Virat Kohli (Image via ESPNcricinfo)

Virat Kohli was known for hurling mouthfuls at opponents and his sledging incidents have often hogged the limelight. But the 35-year-old now engages in moments that do not fail to make the fans chuckle. Be it his grooving to songs, or his weird running, fans continue to love this side of the Delhi-born batter.

During the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinals between India and New Zealand on Wednesday (November 15), the talismanic Indian batter engaged in lighthearted banter with Kiwi bowler Tim Southee at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The incident took place after the end of the 26th over of the Indian innings.

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Southee, who was positioned at mid-on, started the banter it seemed. He said something to Kohli who responded to him by walking toward him, gesturing with his bat that he would beat the Kiwi paceman.

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But it was not at all a heated altercation between them. The two were seen laughing throughout their banter. However, Southee had a bad day on the field as Kohli hit him for a spectacular off-cutter. The Kiwi bowler also conceded 100 runs in his full quota of 10 overs.

Virat Kohli reacts to slamming 50th ODI century in front of Sachin Tendulkar and Anushka Sharma

After scoring his 50th century in ODIs, Virat Kohli now stands top of the list of batters with the most centuries in the 50-over format. Moments after scripting the record, the Chase Master bowed down to Sachin Tendulkar out of respect and expressed his delight at reaching the landmark in front of his wife Anushka Sharma, and the Master Blaster.

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Virat Kohli (Image via ESPNcricinfo) 
Anushka was sitting right there, and Sachin Paaji was there too. It is difficult to explain this. If I could paint a perfect picture, I would want this to be the picture. My life partner, the person I love the most is sitting there, my hero is sitting there, and I was able to get the 50th (ODI hundred) in front of all of them.
Kohli said in the mid-innings interview.

Courtesy of Kohli’s 113-ball 117 runs, Shreyas Iyer‘s 105 off 70 balls, Rohit Sharma‘s 29-ball 47, Shubman Gill‘s unbeaten 80 off 66 balls, and KL Rahul’s unbeaten 39 runs off 20 balls, India posted a huge 397/4 in 50 overs. If they are able to get wickets at regular intervals, India will become the first team to reach the finals.

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