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Virat Kohli's Adelaide Nightmare: First Back-to-Back ODI Ducks in Career

Virat Kohli's return to international cricket turned sour as he registered his first-ever back-to-back ODI ducks. Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett dismissed both Kohli and captain Shubman Gill in the same over. This performance contrasts sharply with Kohli's strong historical record at Adelaide Oval, where he averages 61. The Indian team now trails 1-0 in the three-match series after their Perth defeat.

Key Points: Virat Kohli Registers First Back-to-Back ODI Ducks in Adelaide

  • Kohli dismissed for four-ball duck by Xavier Bartlett in second ODI
  • First consecutive zero scores in his 280-match ODI career
  • Adelaide venue where he previously averaged 61 with two centuries
  • India lost two quick wickets including skipper Shubman Gill for 9
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Virat Kohli fails to score in Adelaide, registers first back-to-back ODI ducks

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli makes unwanted history with consecutive ODI ducks against Australia, marking first back-to-back dismissals for zero in his career.

"This was the first time in Kohli's ODI career that he was dismissed for ducks in two back-to-back matches - Match Report"

Adelaide, October 23

India's veteran batter Virat Kohli, on his return to international cricket, failed to score yet again, as Xavier Bartlett removed him for a four-ball duck in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval, on Thursday.

India lost two wickets in quick succession against Australia after pacer Xavier Bartlett wreaked havoc in Adelaide.

In the same over, he first dismissed skipper Shubman Gill for 9, followed by star batter Virat Kohli for a duck. This was the first time in Kohli's ODI career that he was dismissed for ducks in two back-to-back matches.

Kohli made a highly anticipated return to competitive cricket in the ongoing three-match ODI series against Australia, alongside Rohit Sharma, who retired from Test cricket earlier this year.

However, before this match, Virat's numbers at Adelaide in ODIs have been fine, with 244 runs in four innings at an average of 61.00, with two centuries and a best score of 107.

Both of his centuries have been historic, one being against Pakistan in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, making him the first Indian to crack a WC ton against the arch-rivals.

Currently, Kohli (51 tons in ODIs) and Sachin (51 in Tests) are equal owners of record for most centuries by a batter in a single format. One more century would mark his 52nd century in ODIs, marking the most centuries by a batter within a single format.

Earlier in the match, Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the second ODI.

Australia kicked off the three-match ODI series against India with a comfortable seven-wicket win at the Perth Stadium in Perth, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is worrying honestly. Two consecutive ducks in ODIs is not something we expect from Virat. Hope he works on his technique before the World Cup. 🙏
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Arjun K
Let's not forget his amazing record at Adelaide! Two centuries including that epic one against Pakistan in 2015 WC. Form is temporary, class is permanent! 💪
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in Australia, I've seen Virat dominate here many times. One bad series doesn't define a player of his caliber. He'll be back!
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Vikram M
The pressure of breaking Sachin's record might be getting to him. But knowing Virat, he'll use this as motivation to come back even stronger. One more century and he creates history! 🏆
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Michael C
Xavier Bartlett bowled brilliantly today. Sometimes you have to give credit to the bowler rather than blame the batsman. Great spell of fast bowling!
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Ananya R
Honestly, we need to stop putting so much pressure on our senior players. Let them play freely without the burden of records and expectations. They're human after all! ❤️

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