India, Nov. 13 -- Virat Kohli stepped in to defuse a tense exchange between India pacer Gurnoor Brar and New Zealand opener Tim Seifert during the fourth one-day international at Bay Oval on Friday.

Brar dismissed Seifert in the 12th over when the batter top-edged a pull shot off a short delivery and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan took the catch. Seifert departed for 58 off 48 balls, ending an opening partnership of 85 with Will Young.

The young pacer celebrated animatedly in front of Seifert, walking towards the batter after the dismissal. Seifert appeared ready to respond before Kohli intervened and pulled Brar away. Umpire Chris Brown also appeared to speak to the bowler following the incident.

Tensions had reportedly been building betwe...