Virat Kohli’s return to international cricket has been far from ideal, as the star batter recorded back-to-back ducks in Australia, marking one of the leanest phases of his career. With his latest dismissal, Kohli has now registered 40 ducks across formats — the joint second-highest for any Indian cricketer, equalling his former Delhi teammate Ishant Sharma.

In the first ODI at Perth, India’s batting lineup struggled to find rhythm, with Rohit Sharma scoring just 8 and Kohli departing for a duck. Hopes were high for a strong comeback in Adelaide, a venue where Kohli has historically thrived, but his dismissal to Xavier Bartlett deepened concerns about his form.
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Since making his debut in 2008, Kohli has played over 550 matches across all formats, dominating world cricket with unmatched consistency and intensity. However, this recent string of low scores has come as a surprise for fans accustomed to seeing him anchor India’s innings.
Despite these setbacks, cricket experts believe it’s only a matter of time before Kohli regains his trademark rhythm. His work ethic, mental strength, and ability to bounce back have defined his illustrious career. For now, though, the record of 40 ducks stands as an unwanted milestone in an otherwise extraordinary journey — a reminder that even legends face rough patches before rising again.
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Here is the video of the dismisssal:
You have two years. Don’t lose hope in two games, Virat Kohli.
Doesn’t matter if they drop you. Fight your way back. But don’t retire.
You’ve carried this team through bigger storms.
We don’t want a perfect ending. We just want to see you fight again💪pic.twitter.com/K3gp8Y5xlq
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) October 23, 2025
Back-to-back ducks for Virat Kohli 🫣🦆
🚨 It is the first time in his ODI career that Kohli has been dismissed for a duck in successive innings#AUSvsIND #ViratKohli #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/DPQEwxuGyr
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) October 23, 2025
For the first time in his ODI career, Virat Kohli has been dismissed for consecutive ducks.
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) October 23, 2025
Two back to back ducks for Virat Kohli. Never happens before…
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 23, 2025
VIRAT KOHLI THANKING THE ADELAIDE CROWD. 🥺❤️ pic.twitter.com/cSFK2dN4tD
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 23, 2025
End is very-very near guys, cherish each and every moment of Virat kohli in this tour.💔 pic.twitter.com/vgJ3Uy4rxO
— U’ (@toxifyy18) October 23, 2025
– No Unnecessary Drama
– No Controversy
– No Fixing
– No Runs
– No Catches
– No Captaincy
– No TalentJust some pure time pass & genuine laugh. That’s my Virat chokli for you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ne17biVcdx
— Abhishek Kumar (@Abhishek060722) October 23, 2025
Don’t know why, but it feels like Virat’s ODI retirement is coming soon… looks like he’s done now. pic.twitter.com/IMG0LzSk7l
— Dheeraj Singh (@Dheerajsingh_) October 23, 2025
What this gestures from Virat Kohli means?👀 pic.twitter.com/jDVJ5J7IJI
— कट्टर INDIA समर्थक 🦁🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRWeRule) October 23, 2025
Standing Ovation from fans for Virat Kohli at Adelaide.
– A sad ending for Kohli at his favourite Venue! 💔 pic.twitter.com/3zXnSkxCTD
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) October 23, 2025
