Indian civic sense- a very highly discussed topic these days- has once again been exposed by netizens on social media, via the third ODI between India and New Zealand. New Zealand had sealed a historic ODI series win at Indore, but the fans' attitude onthe field has doomed the image. A video went viral where fans at the gallery were literally seen fighting for the ball, while the players waited for the ball to return.
The Indian team was already running late. Frustration was at it peak. Even though they got the late wickets quickly, the match almost went away from the hand after Daryll Mitchell and Glenn Phillips scored centuries before they left.
The chaos erupted in the galery in the 49th over. Harshit Rana was bowling Kristian Clarke in the 5th ball. Rana bowled a slower off-cutter outside off stump, and Clarke stayed back, opened his stance, and muscle-pulled it across the line for a huge six over midwicket, landing in the second tier.
The ball reached someone wearing the Virat Kohli jersey. The other man, wearing a normal shirt, wanted the ball, and the two all of a sudden started fighting with each other. The cricket field waited for the ball's return. When the camera faced KL Rahul, keeping behind the stumps, he was totally stunned.
Watch the video here:
No civic sense,no shamelessness, just a bunch of jokers.
— Troll cricket unlimitedd (@TUnlimitedd) January 20, 2026
Two grown up adults fighting for the ball like they're some toddlers.
Some of these Indian fans need to grow up and at least act matured for their age.
They always make a fool of themselves on television.
Video credit:… pic.twitter.com/Aolxa1ldFA
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India slumped to a 41-run loss against New Zealand in the third ODI at Indore on January 18, handing the visitors a historic 2-1 series win. Batting first, New Zealand posted a formidable 337 for 8, powered by Daryl Mitchell’s commanding 137 off 131 balls and Glenn Phillips’ rapid 106.
In reply, India were bowled out for 296 in 46 overs despite Virat Kohli’s fighting 124 and valuable lower-order contributions from Nitish Kumar Reddy (53) and Harshit Rana (52). Kristian Clarke and Zak Foulkes picked up three wickets each to derail India’s chase. The defeat marked India’s first-ever home ODI series loss to New Zealand.
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