India, Jan. 14 -- India's second ODI against New Zealand in Rajkot on Wednesday triggered an unexpected wave of deja vu for fans, as the dismissal of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli closely mirrored the way the same trio fell in the 2023 ODI World Cup final on November 19.

Within minutes of the top order being removed in similar modes - Rohit and Gill caught, Kohli bowled, social media lit up with comparisons, clips and wry references to "19/11 flashbacks", turning a mid-series moment into a wider talking point about patterns and pressure.

Rohit Sharma, who began with intent, perished trying to stay aggressive, picking out a fielder - a visual that instantly reminded many of his final dismissal when he found a catcher in the ...