Sun Feb 09 16:29:03 UTC 2025: ## Kohli’s Kindness Steals the Show as India Chases England’s 304 in Cuttack ODI
**Cuttack, India (Feb 09, 2025)** – Virat Kohli’s heartwarming interaction with two young ball boys during the second ODI between India and England in Cuttack has gone viral. While fielding near the boundary, Kohli took time to shake hands with the enthusiastic children, a moment that captured the hearts of fans worldwide. A video of one child’s ecstatic reaction after meeting the star cricketer is circulating widely on social media.
The incident occurred during England’s innings, which saw them post a challenging 304/10 in 49.5 overs. Joe Root top-scored for England with 69 runs, while Ben Duckett contributed a crucial 65. Ravindra Jadeja was India’s most successful bowler, taking 3 wickets.
Kohli himself had a notable performance in the field, taking catches of Joe Root and Gus Atkinson. Despite his brief innings of 5 runs, his engaging interaction with the ball boys overshadowed his relatively modest batting contribution.
India, chasing 305 for victory, had a strong start thanks to Rohit Sharma (119) and Shubman Gill (60), who shared a 136-run partnership. However, the loss of Kohli and Rohit put a slight damper on the chase. At the time of writing, India are 222/3 in 31 overs, still needing 83 runs to win. The match is ongoing.
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