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In a familiar yet electrifying scene, star batter Virat Kohli was seen asking Bengaluru fans to cheer louder and rallying the crowd to create a deafening atmosphere for team India at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.

As fans poured in early, Kohli's energetic gestures and appeals urged them to raise their voices, transforming the stadium into a cauldron of support for the home team.

A viral video shows Kohli pumping up the crowd, urging fans to boost their cheers and energize the stadium.

Kohli's infectious energy resonated throughout the stadium as he vigorously reacted to key moments in the New Zealand innings from the slip cordon. The Bengaluru faithful eagerly obliged, unleashing a deafening roar.

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Day 5 of the thrilling first Test commenced with heightened tension as India sought to protect a slender 106-run lead. The onus was on pace duo Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj to strike early and dismantle New Zealand's batting order, setting the stage for a gripping finale.

New Zealand's pursuit of 107 suffered an early setback as skipper Tom Latham fell victim to Jasprit Bumrah's intelligence in the day's opening over.

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Resuming his unfinished over, Bumrah masterfully crafted an inswinger that left Latham bewildered. The New Zealand skipper was caught off guard, trapped LBW, and his desperation review was upheld, affirming the umpire's original decision.