Watch: Match official ignores Kohli's request, slaps fan who breached security in IND vs NZ 2nd ODI

The atmosphere at the Niranjan Shah Stadium took a chaotic turn during second ODI between India and New Zealand when a fan breached security to meet his idol Virat Kohli.

Fan breaches security to meet Virat Kohli during Rajkot ODI

A Virat Kohli fan managed to evade officials and sprint onto the field to hug the former captain. While Kohli was initially startled by the sudden encounter, he showed his trademark composure by urging security personnel to remain calm and handle the pitch invader gently as they escorted him away.

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Match official was seen slapping Virat Kohli fan

However, the situation intensified once the fan was removed from the playing surface. A video that quickly went viral on social media captured a security official slapping the invader as punishment for the security breach. The incident sparked a debate online regarding the balance between protecting high-profile athletes and the treatment of overzealous fans.

Talking about the match, India suffered a seven-wicket defeat as New Zealand dominated the proceedings, effectively leveling the three-match series at 1-1. This result sets the stage for a high-stakes series finale, which is scheduled to take place this coming January 18 in Indore.

Despite his recent run of excellent form, Kohli was unable to convert a promising start into a big score. He began his innings with a confident boundary, signaling his intent, but was eventually dismissed for 23. The New Zealand bowling attack exploited a challenging Rajkot pitch, keeping the Indian batting lineup under constant pressure and preventing the hosts from setting a more competitive total.

Despite the early struggles of the top order, KL Rahul anchored the Indian innings with a masterful performance. He struck a resilient century—the 8th of his ODI career—to propel India to a competitive total of 284/7. Captain Shubman Gill provided vital support at the other end, maintaining his personal momentum by recording his second consecutive half-century of the series.

Daryl Mitchell's wins it for NZ with incredible century 

However, the Indian total proved insufficient against a clinical New Zealand chase. Daryl Mitchell continued his exceptional form against the Men in Blue, spearheading the visitors' response with a match-winning, unbeaten 131 off just 117 deliveries. His dominant knock ensured the Black Caps reached the target with 15 balls to spare, comfortably finishing the game in 47.3 overs.