Summary
- Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli has matched another record held by legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, but this time it is a milestone he would rather have avoided.
- Kohli equalled Tendulkar’s record for the most ducks by an Indian batter in One Day International (ODI) cricket after being dismissed without scoring against New Zealand.
- His dismissal marked the 20th time he has been dismissed for zero in ODI cricket, bringing him level with Tendulkar on the unwanted list.
Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli has matched another record held by legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, but this time it is a milestone he would rather have avoided. Kohli equalled Tendulkar’s record for the most ducks by an Indian batter in One Day International (ODI) cricket after being dismissed without scoring against New Zealand.
The unwanted milestone came during the fourth ODI between India and New Zealand at Mount Maunganui on Friday. Kohli, who walked to the crease with expectations of delivering another impressive performance, managed to face just four deliveries before returning to the pavilion without opening his account.
His dismissal marked the 20th time he has been dismissed for zero in ODI cricket, bringing him level with Tendulkar on the unwanted list.
However, what makes the statistic particularly striking is the difference in the number of matches both players needed to reach the same figure.
Tendulkar registered 20 ODI ducks across 463 international appearances during his illustrious career. Kohli, meanwhile, has reached the same number in just 321 matches, significantly fewer than the legendary former India captain.
Despite the latest setback, Kohli remains one of the most successful batters in the history of limited-overs cricket, with an outstanding record and numerous batting milestones to his name.
The list of Indian players with the most ODI ducks also features several prominent names. Former Indian fast bowler Javagal Srinath occupies third position with 19 ducks.
Meanwhile, former spinner Anil Kumble and current India captain Rohit Sharma share fourth place, having been dismissed without scoring 18 times each.
Although Kohli’s latest dismissal has added an unwanted statistic to his career, his remarkable achievements in international cricket continue to distinguish him as one of India’s greatest modern-day batters.
For the star batter, however, avoiding another duck will be an immediate priority in his next appearance.
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