On october 23, 2025, Virat kohli was dismissed for a duck in the second ODI against australia at adelaide Oval.
This was Kohli’s second consecutive duck in the ongoing ODI series, having also scored zero in the first ODI in Perth.
In the second ODI, kohli faced only four balls before being dismissed lbw by Australian fast bowler Xavier Bartlett.
This marked the first time in Kohli’s 17-year ODI career that he was dismissed for zero in two consecutive matches.
Despite having stellar past performances at adelaide Oval, Kohli’s bat failed him in this match.
Virat Kohli’s Unwanted Record of Ducks
With this dismissal, kohli has now been out for a duck 40 times in international cricket.
He has equaled Ishant Sharma for the most ducks by an indian player in international cricket.
This places kohli second on the list of most dismissals for zero by indian cricketers.
The top spot is held by Zaheer Khan, who has been dismissed for a duck 43 times.
This is an unfortunate milestone for kohli and a blot on his otherwise illustrious career.
Context and Impact
Kohli’s record of ducks is especially surprising given his reputation as one of the most consistent batsmen in world cricket.
The consecutive ducks in the australia ODI series highlight a rare slump in form.
Fans and critics alike are shocked by this unexpected record.
Despite this, kohli remains a key player for india with many memorable innings and match-winning performances.
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