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Starc Joins Elite Club After Dismissing Kohli for Duck Twice
19 Oct
Summary
- Mitchell Starc dismisses Virat Kohli for a duck in Perth ODI
- Starc joins James Anderson as the only bowlers to dismiss Kohli for a duck twice
- Kohli's 5th duck in 30 ODI innings in Australia
On October 19, 2025, during the first ODI between Australia and India at Optus Stadium in Perth, legendary Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc dismissed former India captain Virat Kohli for a duck. This was the second time Starc had dismissed Kohli for a duck in international cricket, joining England's James Anderson as the only bowlers to achieve this feat.
Kohli, who faced eight balls, failed to open his run account and was caught by Cooper Connolly. This was Kohli's fifth duck in 30 ODI innings in Australia, a concerning statistic for the star batter.
Starc's dismissal of Kohli on the first ball of the seventh over was a crucial blow for the Indian team, as they looked to build a strong foundation in their chase of Australia's total. The Australian bowler's ability to consistently trouble Kohli, one of the world's best batters, has cemented his status as a formidable force in international cricket.
