[Watch] Virat Kohli Fumbles Regulation Catch In Fielding Blunder

Virat Kohli's reaction after catch drop (Source: @crictalk7/X)Virat Kohli has set a different standard for fielding across the globe, courtesy of getting fitter and fitter with age. However, the way he dropped a regulation catch on Wednesday (September 30) in the second ODI between India and the West Indies shocked everyone.More significantly, Virat Kohli’s dropped catch gave a lifeline to West Indies captain Shai Hope, who has an extraordinary record against India in ODIs. Besides, Naman Dhir, playing his second ODI, could not get his maiden international wicket.Virat Kohli Denies Naman Dhir’s 1st International Wicket With Simple Catch DropPlaced at short mid-wicket, Kohli, as usual, was expected to prevent quick singles and field acrobatically. However, when Shai Hope played Naman Dhir ferociously towards him, he couldn't hold onto a catch that should have been taken, given Kohli’s lofty standards.Kohli, who just climbed to second place in the ICC ODI Rankings, couldn't believe what just happened. His reaction after the dropped catch went viral as well.Watch Virat Kohli's catch drop to give Shai Hope lifelinecrictalk @crictalk7 Sep 30, 2026, 3:39 PM Also Read: Auqib Nabi Makes Debut; Who Has He Replaced In India Playing For 2nd ODI Vs West Indies?At the same time, it was a very disappointing result for Naman Dhir, who, in particular, made headlines with an incredible catch.How Many Catches Would Virat Kohli Have Had He Not Dropped?Known as one of the best fielders in Indian cricket’s history, Kohli has picked up many catches across formats throughout his illustrious career. In Tests, he has claimed 121 catches in 123 matches, while in T20Is, he has grabbed 54 catches in 125 matches.Meanwhile, in ODIs, Kohli has picked up the most catches, with 169 in 315 matches. Therefore, in total, had he taken the catch of Shai Hope, it would have been his 345th catch in international cricket across formats.Notably, in terms of taking catches for India across formats, Virat Kohli is at the top of the chart.Most Catches For IndiaVirat Kohli - 344 CatchesRahul Dravid - 333 CatchesMohammad Azharuddin - 261 CatchesSachin Tendulkar - 256 CatchesRohit Sharma - 244 CatchesHow Has Virat Kohli Inspired Others To Stretch Limits In Fielding?Virat Kohli might turn 38 in November, but he doesn't look that old, thanks to his unreal fitness routine. He hasn't looked unfit since the 2012 Australia tour, and over the years, he's delivered outstanding fielding efforts, whether near the boundary line or inside the 30-yard circle.Kohli, whether for RCB or India, has often lifted the crowd out of nowhere with his fielding. So the crowd is equally excited to see him, whether he is batting or fielding.So, once he announced World Cup 2027 will be his last major ICC event, fans expressed their disappointment. They thought he would have continued his career a little longer, as his fitness still looks intact.Also Read: Mohit Sharma's Record For CSK In IPL