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Kohli's Duck Streak Inspires Renshaw's ODI Debut

10/25/2025

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Kohli's Struggles Inspire Renshaw

Virat Kohli (Indian batsman) recorded two consecutive ducks in the ODI series against Australia, tying for second-most ducks among Indian players.
Matt Renshaw, the Australian batsman, made his One Day International (ODI) debut, scoring 21 not out in the first match and 30 in the second.
Renshaw said Kohli's resilience inspires him to handle setbacks.
As the Ashes approach, Renshaw aims to cement his place amid Australia's middle-order changes.

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Australia Elects Bat First

Australia won the toss and elected to bat first in the ODI against India.
This marked India's eighteenth consecutive loss at the toss.
Australia reached 124-3 as Matthew Short (Australia) scored 30 before being dismissed by Virat Kohli (India).
Mitchell Marsh (Australia) contributed 41 and was dismissed by Axar Patel (India).
The SCG hosts a sunny, batting-friendly match, with Nathan Ellis (Australia) returning and Kuldeep Yadav (India) in India's XI.

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Kohli's Struggles Inspire Renshaw

Virat Kohli (Indian batsman) recorded two consecutive ducks in the ODI series against Australia, tying for second-most ducks among Indian players.
Matt Renshaw, the Australian batsman, made his One Day International (ODI) debut, scoring 21 not out in the first match and 30 in the second.
Renshaw said Kohli's resilience inspires him to handle setbacks.
As the Ashes approach, Renshaw aims to cement his place amid Australia's middle-order changes.

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