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Virat Kohli's Adelaide Duel: Back-to-Back ODI Ducks Stun Cricket World

Virat Kohli's return to his favorite ground ended in disappointment as he registered back-to-back ODI ducks for the first time in his career. The former India captain was trapped lbw by Xavier Bartlett's brilliant inswinger during the seventh over of the match. Despite the early dismissal, the Adelaide crowd rose to give Kohli a standing ovation acknowledging his historic performances at the venue. Kohli will now look to bounce back in the third ODI at Sydney to end the Australia tour on a positive note.

Key Points: Virat Kohli Registers Consecutive ODI Ducks Against Australia

  • Kohli trapped lbw by Xavier Bartlett's perfect inswinging delivery
  • Adelaide crowd gave standing ovation despite disappointing dismissal
  • Failed to review decision after brief chat with Rohit Sharma
  • Bartlett set up dismissal with three away deliveries before nip-backer
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IND v AUS: Virat Kohli registers successive ducks in ODIs for the first time

Former India captain Virat Kohli records successive ODI ducks for the first time, dismissed by Xavier Bartlett's brilliant inswinger at Adelaide Oval.

"It also marked the first time of Kohli being dismissed for consecutive ducks in ODIs. - IANS"

Adelaide, Oct 23

Batting stalwart Virat Kohli’s much-anticipated appearance at his favourite hunting around, the Adelaide Oval, ended in a disappointment on Thursday as the former India captain was dismissed for a four-ball duck in the ongoing second ODI against Australia.

After bagging a duck in the rain-hit first ODI in Perth, Kohli’s return to playing at the Adelaide Oval, where he has scored five international centuries - the most for any ground in his career – was expected to get him some runs under his belt, especially with a huge crowd of Indian fans present at the venue.

But all of that anticipation ended in the seventh over when an impressive Xavier Bartlett hit Kohli flush on the pad with a brilliant inswinger to trap him lbw. After failing to be in the line of the ball, Kohli opted to not go for the review after a brief chat with non-striker Rohit Sharma.

It was an incredible set up from Bartlett, who bowled three deliveries away outside off before getting one to nip back in and dismiss Kohli. It also marked the first time of Kohli being dismissed for consecutive ducks in ODIs.

As he walked off, the Adelaide crowd rose in a standing ovation, acknowledging the batter who has scored 976 runs at the venue - the most by any visiting player. In appreciation of the crowd giving him a standing ovation, Kohli made a gentle raise of his right hand as he walked towards the dressing room.

If this was indeed Kohli’s final outing at the iconic ground, it ended not with a flourish but with a poignant wave to fans who have witnessed some of his finest innings here.

Kohli will now have the third ODI in Sydney, set to happen on Saturday, to have some runs and sign off from the Australia tour on a high.

–IANS

- IANS

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Priya S
This is worrying honestly. Two consecutive ducks when the team needs him most. Hope he sorts out his technique before the World Cup next year. The team can't afford such collapses.
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Arjun K
That standing ovation gave me goosebumps! True sportsmanship from Australian fans. Kohli may have failed today, but his legacy at Adelaide Oval will remain forever. What a champion! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
Brilliant bowling by Bartlett though! That setup was pure class. Sometimes you just have to appreciate good cricket, even when it's against our players.
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Vikram M
Form is temporary, class is permanent. Remember how he came back after the 2014 England tour? This man knows how to handle pressure. Sydney match will be different!
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Michael C
As an Australian cricket fan, I have immense respect for Kohli. The Adelaide crowd's gesture was beautiful to see. True cricket lovers recognize greatness regardless of nationality.
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Kavya N
The gentle wave to the crowd was so emotional 😢 He knew this might be his last innings at Adelaide. Thank you for all the memories, Virat! You'll always be our champion.

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