Virat Kohli has drawn level with Sachin Tendulkar for the most One Day International (ODI) ducks by an Indian batter. Kohli reached the mark of 20 ducks during the fourth ODI against New Zealand at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Friday.
The dismissal occurred as part of a difficult batting performance for the Indian team, which was bowled out for 89 runs while chasing a target of 334. The 244-run margin of defeat marked India’s heaviest loss in the format in 26 years. New Zealand pace bowler Matt Henry played a central role, removing Rohit Sharma, Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer for ducks during the opening over of the chase.
While Kohli and Tendulkar are now tied at 20 ducks each, there is a notable difference in the number of appearances required to reach that figure. Kohli has played 321 ODIs, whereas Tendulkar recorded his 20 ducks over the course of 463 matches. Behind them on the list of Indian batters with the most ODI ducks are Javagal Srinath with 19, followed by Anil Kumble and Rohit Sharma, who both have 18.
India captain Shreyas Iyer spoke to reporters following the match, noting the challenges posed by the New Zealand bowling attack. Iyer said, "We saw it; there was a huge difference in the first innings and the second innings in terms of wickets, but also credit where it's due, the way Henry bowled in the right areas right from ball one. I think that was sensational."
Key facts
- Virat Kohli equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 20 ODI ducks.
- Kohli reached the 20-duck mark in 321 matches, compared to Tendulkar’s 463 matches.
- India suffered a 244-run defeat after being bowled out for 89.
- New Zealand pacer Matt Henry dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer for ducks in the first over.
- Javagal Srinath holds 19 ducks, while Anil Kumble and Rohit Sharma have 18 each.
Why it matters
The match resulted in India's heaviest ODI defeat in 26 years. The loss, compounded by the top-order collapse, highlights the difficulty the team faced against the movement and accuracy of the New Zealand bowling attack at Bay Oval.
Source: Economic Times
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