In a rare low point of his ODI career, Virat Kohli was dismissed for his second consecutive duck in India’s series against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on October 23, 2025. Kohli was bowled by Xavier Bartlett and initially considered reviewing the decision.
Sensing the situation, Rohit Sharma advised Kohli to walk off without reviewing, believing the ball had cleanly hit the stumps. This marked the first instance of Kohli being dismissed for consecutive ducks in ODIs.
Impact on 2027 ODI World Cup Discussions
Kohli’s struggles reignited retirement and selection debates among fans and analysts, with questions surfacing about his role in India’s 2027 ODI World Cup plans.
The Adelaide dismissal followed a similar early exit in Perth, where a wide delivery from Mitchell Starc had undone him. Despite these setbacks, Kohli has a storied history at Adelaide, including twin hundreds in the 2014-15 Border-Gavaskar series and notable World Cup performances.
Rohit Sharma’s Role in Stabilising the Innings
After Kohli’s departure, Rohit took charge, scoring 73 off 97 balls and forging a 118-run partnership with Shreyas Iyer, helping India recover from early losses of captain Shubman Gill and Kohli. Rohit’s measured innings came after his own first-ODI dismissal for just 8 runs, proving vital in easing team pressure.
Fans and cricket enthusiasts continue to watch Kohli’s form closely, while Rohit Sharma remains the steadying presence in India’s middle order during challenging situations.
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