Kohli plays peacemaker after Brar's animated send-off to Seifert, video goes viral

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India pacer Gurnoor Brar made the first breakthrough in the fourth ODI against New Zealand at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Friday, dismissing opener Tim Seifert in the 12th over. However, it was his reaction after taking the wicket that grabbed attention, with Virat Kohli stepping in to calm down the young fast bowler.Seifert attempted to pull Brar off the sixth ball of the 12th over but failed to make proper contact. The ball went high in the air and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan completed the catch.

The New Zealand opener scored 58 off 48 balls, hitting six fours and three sixes. His dismissal also ended the 85-run opening partnership with Will Young.Brar had been involved in a verbal exchange with Seifert earlier in the innings as the New Zealand batter took on India's new-ball bowlers.

The pacer had also been hit for a four by Seifert shortly before the dismissal.After getting the wicket, Brar walked towards Seifert and gave him an animated send-off, getting close to the batter as he celebrated. Seifert appeared unhappy with the reaction and looked ready to confront the Indian pacer.

However, Kohli stepped in and pulled Brar away, preventing the exchange from escalating. Several videos of the incident have since surfaced on social media, with Kohli seen calming down his young teammate.

The incident also caught the attention of the on-air commentators, who expressed surprise at Kohli taking on the role of peacemaker, considering his own history of animated exchanges with opposition players.Earlier, stand-in India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to field in the fourth ODI. Brar was included in India's three-man pace attack for the match.Will Young scored his first century against India in ODIs as New Zealand finished at 333 in 50 overs in the first innings.