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Virat Kohli's Historic Ducks: Struggles Continue Against Australia

10/23/2025

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Summary

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Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck for the second consecutive ODI against Australia, a first in his ODI career.
He faced four balls before being trapped lbw by Xavier Bartlett.
This followed his earlier Perth dismissal, bringing his total ducks in international cricket to 40.
Rohit Sharma rebounded to score 73 in the series.
Australia won the toss and bowled first at the Adelaide Oval.

History

Historical Context

Virat Kohli, an iconic Indian cricketer, faced a rare challenge in 2023, recording his second consecutive duck in ODIs against Australia. This incident echoes his earlier struggles, including 40 international ducks by 2018. Kohli's journey, marked by highs like his 2011 World Cup win and lows in form, underscores the intense scrutiny athletes face and the unpredictable nature of cricket.

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Story summary

Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck for the second consecutive ODI against Australia, a first in his ODI career.
He faced four balls before being trapped lbw by Xavier Bartlett.
This followed his earlier Perth dismissal, bringing his total ducks in international cricket to 40.
Rohit Sharma rebounded to score 73 in the series.
Australia won the toss and bowled first at the Adelaide Oval.

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