Virat Kohli left in utter shock after run-out disaster encapsulates India's collapse just before end of play

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Let's discuss Virat Kohli's recent struggles in Test matches. In the 19th over, on the third delivery, Kohli attempted a risky single after driving the ball towards mid-on. Matt Henry was alert and quick to throw down the stumps without having to move much. Despite making a desperate dive, Kohli couldn't save himself and was dismissed after scoring just 4 runs in a six-ball innings. His innings came to a disappointing end as he walked back to the pavilion.

As soon as Kohli was adjudged out by the third umpire, head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen having a stoic look. Former head coach Ravi Shastri, who was on air at that time, said, "India committing harakiri in the last 10 minutes."

In 15 minutes, India go from 78/1 to 84/4

After bundling out New Zealand for 235, India consolidated well after losing Rohit Sharma (18) cheaply. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal were going well at the crease, but a poor reverse sweep in the 18th over, brought an end to Jaiswal's innings.

A pre-meditated reverse sweep resulted in Jaiswal losing his leg stump. The left-hander missed the ball completely, and once again, the youngster was unable to convert a good start, in this series. Jaiswal eventually fell for 30.

Mohammed Siraj then walked out to bat as a nightwatchman, and the task was simple -- protect Virat Kohli and see out the day. But the plan did not go as desired. Siraj was adjudged leg-before wicket on the very first ball he faced. Not only that, Siraj also opted to burn a review.

Speaking of the ongoing Test between India and New Zealand, 14 wickets fell on Day 1, the most for first day's play in a Test at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

New Zealand were earlier bundled out for 235 after Ravindra Jadeja took five wickets for the hosts. Daryl Mitchell top-scored for the visitors with a knock of 82.

At stumps on Day 1, India reached the score of 86/4, still trailing by 149 runs. Shubman Gill (31*) and Rishabh Pant (1*) will resume batting on Day 2.

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