Virat Kohli Tops List for Most Ducks Among Active ODI Players
Virat Kohli has recorded an unwanted milestone in his illustrious One Day International (ODI) career. In the second match of the ongoing series against Australia national cricket team at the Adelaide Oval, he was dismissed for a duck, bringing his total number of zero-scores in ODIs to 18, the highest among all active ODI players.
Key details
With 18 ducks, Kohli now sits ahead of Rohit Sharma, Litton Das and Brendan Taylor – each of whom had 16 ducks heading into this series.
The dismissal in Adelaide came at the hands of Xavier Bartlett, who trapped Kohli leg-before with a delivery that pitched on off-stump and nipped back.
Despite the setback, the crowd at the Adelaide Oval gave Kohli a warm ovation as he walked off, recognising his contributions and stature in the game.
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Implications & context
This milestone is an unwanted one, especially for a player of Kohli’s caliber. While ducks are part of cricket, for a top-order batsman with Kohli’s record they stand out more sharply. The fact that this occurred in back-to-back innings adds to the concern about his current form in this format.
For perspective: while 18 may be the most among active players in ODIs, the all-time record for most ducks in ODIs is held by Sanath Jayasuriya, who ended his career with 34.
What’s next?
Kohli and the Indian team will be eager to turn the tide. With at least one more match remaining in the series, the batter will be keen to silence detractors and restore his form. Analysts and fans will also closely monitor his approach, shot selection and mindset in these coming games.
