In a disturbing display of online harassment, fans of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli misdirected their anger at the wrong 'Phillips' after New Zealand's Glenn Phillips took a stunning catch to dismiss Virat Kohli during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between India and New Zealand.
In a hilarious mix-up, many fans mistakenly tagged the official Instagram account of Philips, the renowned lighting company, instead of Glenn Phillips, the New Zealand cricketer, to express their frustration and disappointment over the catch.
As a result, the Philips lighting brand's Instagram page was inundated with comments and messages from irate fans, leaving the company's social media team perplexed and amused.
The catch occurred when Virat Kohli attempted to cut a delivery from Matt Henry, but Glenn Phillips' lightning-fast reflexes allowed him to dive to his right and take the catch, leaving the Indian team reeling.
Here's how the fans reacted under the 'Philips' Instagram page:
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India vs New Zealand: A Thrilling Encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is full of excitement as India takes on New Zealand in their final group stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Both teams have already secured their spots in the semifinals, but the winner of this match will claim the top spot in Group A.
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is expected to favor the batsmen, with the surface providing consistent bounce and excellent carry. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl first, aiming to restrict India's batting lineup. India's batting lineup, featuring the likes of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli, will be looking to post a competitive total.
Currently India are 216/6 at the end of 45 overs with Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja in the middle.
