The Best Come Back Stronger | Virat Kohli’s Back-to-Back Ducks Spark Retirement Buzz

Udaipur, Oct 23, 2025: Indian team’s star batsman Virat Kohli got out for a duck in two consecutive international matches for the first time. Kohli returned to the pavilion without scoring in the second ODI against Australia in Adelaide. He has scored the most runs (975 as a foreign batsman across all formats) at this ground. But this time, he was dismissed for a duck after facing only four balls. His reaction to the Adelaide crowd has raised talk about his possible retirement.

Virat Kohli made this unwanted record after 17 years. His bad form continues. Earlier, he was also dismissed for a duck in the first ODI played in Perth.

Kohli’s Consecutive Ducks Shock Fans

This is the first time since his international debut in 2008 that Virat Kohli has scored two consecutive ducks in ODIs. He came to bat in the seventh over of India’s innings. Kohli played the first three balls from Australian bowler Xavier Bartlett carefully, but the fourth ball came in sharply and hit him on the pads.

The umpire raised his finger immediately. Kohli thought for a moment but decided not to take the review. Ball tracking showed that the ball was hitting the middle stump.

A video is now going viral in which fans gave Kohli a standing ovation as he walked back to the dressing room after getting out for a duck. Kohli waved back in response. This moment has sparked talks — was this his last international match in Adelaide, or was he hinting at retirement from ODI cricket? The debate continues on social media.

Kohli’s Strong Record in Adelaide

Before this match, Kohli had an excellent record in Adelaide. He scored 244 runs in four innings here, with an average of 61.00, including two centuries. His best score at this ground is 107. One of those centuries was special — he scored 107 runs against Pakistan in the 2015 World Cup, becoming the first Indian batsman to hit a World Cup century against Pakistan.