In an unexpected lapse during the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati, veteran fielder Virat Kohli dropped an easy catch off West Indies captain Shai Hope. Standing at mid-wicket during Naman Dhir’s 20th over, Kohli misjudged a full-length delivery, letting the ball slide through his hands. The dropped chance denied debutant Naman Dhir his maiden international wicket when Hope was on 27. Capitalizing on the reprieve, Hope scored a rapid half-century to push West Indies past 260.
An unusual fielding error from Virat Kohli became a talking point during the second ODI between India and West Indies at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Renowned as one of international cricket’s finest outfielders, Kohli spilled a simple catching opportunity at mid-wicket off West Indies skipper Shai Hope, drawing widespread attention across social media. The missed chance came at a crucial juncture in the innings, allowing the visiting side to establish momentum during the middle overs. (India vs West Indies 2nd ODI scorecard)
How Did West Indies Capitalized Virat Kohli’s catch drop?
The incident occurred during the second delivery of the 20th over, bowled by young spinner Naman Dhir. Dhir pushed a fullish delivery on middle stump, prompting Shai Hope to flick the ball flat toward mid-wicket. Standing in his standard fielding position, Kohli appeared momentarily unready as the ball traveled directly into his palms and bounced out.
The drop denied Naman Dhir his maiden international wicket, leaving the bowler disappointed after forcing an early mistake from the opposition captain. Shai Hope was batting on 27 runs when the opportunity was spilled. Taking full advantage of the lifeline, the West Indies captain accelerated his scoring rate, bringing up a 49-ball half-century and approaching a hundred.
Propelled by Hope’s strokeplay in the middle overs, West Indies surged past 262/2 by the 34th over, setting up a solid platform for a big first-innings score in Guwahati. Virat Kohli dropped Shai Hope at mid-wicket off the bowling of Naman Dhir during the 20th over. Shai Hope was batting on 27 runs when Virat Kohli dropped the catch in the second ODI.
Kohli, it’s done bro 🥀 pic.twitter.com/HWLIIqApUQ
— Sapphire⁴⁵ (@EpicRohit45) September 30, 2026
