Watch: Virat Kohli Gets KL Rahul "Diwali-Ready" During 2nd ODI, Wholesome Moment Viral

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have played decisive roles in India's victories in the first two ODIs of the ongoing series against New Zealand. Kohli slammed a brilliant 74 off 51 in the first game, while KL Rahul hit a crucial 26* in a high-pressure, low-scoring run chase in the second match. During the second ODI on Saturday, the two were involved in a wholesome moment on the sidelines of the pitch, which went viral on social media and won the hearts of Indian fans across the internet.

In the video, Virat Kohli can be seen fixing KL Rahul's jersey and helping him get comfortable before they take the field.

Kohli can be seen straightening Rahul's jersey and helping him fold down his sleeves, all the while both have smiles on their faces.

The moment went viral, with several users on the internet coming up with puns and jokes.

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India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: As it happened

India's seam bowlers thrived in helpful conditions for a second straight one-day international as they beat New Zealand by four runs on Saturday to take a 2-0 series lead.

New Zealand were unable to defend their total of 134, with wet conditions in Wellington having reduced game two to a maximum 47 overs each and made batting conditions treacherous.

India were 113-7 off 26 overs when rain ended play, four runs ahead of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern par score of 109.

KL Rahul was at the crease on 26 and Auqib Nabi on one, with the pair having done just enough to put the tourists in front.

They require one more win to wrap up the five-match series, heading into game three in Hamilton on Tuesday.

India won the rain-hit opener in Auckland by five wickets on Wednesday when the home side were skittled for 185.

Gurnoor Brar took career-best ODI figures of 4-30 to be named player of the match.

With AFP inputs

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