Former Indian Captain Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck for the first time in Australia in ODIs during the first ODI against Australia in Perth on October 19, 2025. It was his 39th duck in international cricket but the first in his 30 ODI innings played in Australia. Kohli faced eight balls before getting out on the first delivery of the seventh over, bowled by Mitchell Starc. He attempted an uppish drive on a pitched-up delivery but could only manage a thick outside edge, which was caught by Cooper Connolly at backward point. This marked a rare and disappointing return for Kohli in international cricket after a long break.
The match was rain-shortened and Australia won comfortably by seven wickets. Starc became the second bowler after James Anderson to dismiss Kohli for a duck twice in international cricket. This incident also saw India’s top order collapse early, including Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill getting out cheaply in the same match.
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This duck was significant as Kohli, known for his consistency, had never before been dismissed for a duck in an ODI in Australia, despite playing many matches there. The dismissal was notable because it came at the start of a crucial series against Australia after a substantial gap in international matches for Kohli. The conditions and quality bowling from Australia challenged the Indian batting lineup, leading to this outcome.
In summary, Virat Kohli got out for his first-ever duck in an ODI in Australia on October 19, 2025, bowled by Mitchell Starc after facing eight balls in the first ODI match of the series in Perth. This was an unusual low point for the star batsman and a key moment in the match where India struggled early against Australia’s bowling attack.
