Virat Kohli urges Rohit Sharma to adjust field placement in Champions Trophy final against New Zealand

After New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bat, openers Rachin Ravindra and Will Young set a brisk pace right from the start. India's new-ball bowlers, Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya, struggled to contain Ravindra's aggressive batting. Even Varun Chakravarthy faced difficulties, conceding 10 runs in his opening over, as New Zealand surged to a swift 46 runs in just 6 overs.

In the middle of the 7th over, being bowled by Shami, Kohli spotted something and decided to speak with his captain to change the proceedings. It was difficult to say with certainty what change Kohli wanted but it is most likely related to a particular field placement for Ravindra, who had already four fours and a six.

Success came in the very next over when Chakarvarthy trapped Young for 15 to break the partnership. Kohli, known to celebrate wickets aggressively, let out a roar when the umpire raised his finger to give the marching orders to the right-hander.

Kohli was at his animated and energetic best throughout the match. On a disappointing day in the field, where India dropped four half-chance, Kohli was superb in the outfield. He also inflicted a run out in the 49th over to send back Santner with a sharp throw from the deep.

This came after Kohli was seen having another animated discussion with Rohit and Shami in the 48th over of the match.

New Zealand post 251/7

New Zealand were restricted to 251 for 7 with the Indian bowlers, especially the spinners, producing a clinical performance in the summit clash.

Daryl Mitchell top-scored for New Zealand with 63 from 101 balls, while Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips contributed 53 not out, 37 and 34 respectively.

For India, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy took two wickets apiece while Ravindra Jadeja and Shami got one each.

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