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Xtra Time Web Desk: The Indian cricket team management has come up with a brilliant idea of awarding the best fielder for a game in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. In the tournament opener against Australia, Virat Kohli showcased his multifaceted brilliance, setting the tone with a remarkable catch at first slip to dismiss Mitchell Marsh in the third over. This catch, off Jasprit Bumrah's bowling, was a testament to Kohli's fielding prowess as he dove to his left to secure the wicket.

However, Kohli's impact wasn't limited to the field; he played a pivotal role with the bat. Facing adversity when India was reeling at 2 for 3, Kohli delivered a stunning innings, scoring 85 runs and forming a crucial 165-run partnership with KL Rahul for the fourth wicket. This partnership played a pivotal role in India's victory.

Recognizing Kohli's outstanding fielding contributions, he was bestowed with the Best Fielder award by fielding coach T Dilip. Kohli's excellence extended to grabbing another catch, this time off Adam Zampa's delivery bowled by Hardik Pandya.

Joining Kohli in the fielding brilliance, Shreyas Iyer also shone with two exceptional catches. The first was a full-length dive to dismiss Pat Cummins, and the second was a running catch to bring an end to Mitchell Starc's cameo.

The post-match scenes captured Kohli's joy as he jogged in with a broad smile, accepting the medal from Dilip. Expressing his delight, Kohli kissed the medal and was seen biting it in the concluding frame of the video, encapsulating the team's triumph and his personal achievements in a memorable game.