For the first time in his ODI career, Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck on Australian soil, a rare and shocking moment for fans.
Kohli made his comeback to international cricket after a 223-day break, raising massive expectations from fans eager to see “King Kohli” back in form.
Kohli fell to Mitchell Starc for the eighth time in international cricket and the second time in ODIs, extending Starc’s dominance in their head-to-head battles.
Despite anticipation, Kohli faced 8 balls without scoring before getting out, leaving Indian fans disheartened during India’s poor start in Perth.
The ongoing India-Australia ODI series is key for India’s 2027 World Cup preparations, making Kohli’s form vital in the upcoming matches.
Although the first game was a setback, Kohli’s stellar record in Australia gives hope that he’ll bounce back strong in the next ODIs at Adelaide and Sydney.