Virat Kohli’s landmark 300th ODI was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, it turned into an 11-run heartbreak, courtesy – a gravity-defying, one-handed stunner from Glenn Phillips at backward point. While the Kiwi cricketer earned applause for his brilliance, an entirely unrelated “Phillips” found itself in the middle of an internet storm. Furious Indian fans took their frustration not to Glenn Phillips, but to Philips, the electronics brand. Because when emotions run high, who has time to double-check?
In a classic case of mistaken identity, some emotionally charged (and slightly confused) Indian fans took to Instagram and ended up venting at Philips brand. The company’s official page was soon flooded with hilarious yet furious comments. “Unfollowed!” raged one fan, while another fumed, “Why did you catch Kohli out, Mr. Philips? Karma will find you.”
Facing the angry Kohli fans, the social media team at Philips decided to tackle the trolling with a dash of humor. Taking to Instagram, they posted a cheeky response: “Wrong Philips, guys. We don’t get Kohli out (X). Makes him hit it out of the park (✓).” Safe to say, they handled the mix-up well.
Despite Kohli’s early exit, India managed a fighting total of 249/9, with crucial contributions from Shreyas Iyer (79), Hardik Pandya (45), and Axar Patel (42). New Zealand’s Matt Henry starred with the ball, picking up 5/42. However, India’s bowlers, led by Varun Chakaravarthy’s brilliant five-wicket haul, ensured a comfortable win, cementing their top spot in Group A.
For Indian fans, the heartbreak of Kohli’s low score was real—but for an unsuspecting electronics brand, the night’s biggest crime was simply sharing a name with a Kiwi cricketer.