Virat Kohli was out for zero in the first ODI being played against Australia in Perth. He wanted to hit Mitchell Starc’s ball on the off side, but the ball went straight into the hands of Cooper Colony standing at point. Kohli, who was playing international matches after 224 days, could not even open his account, this broke the hearts of crores of fans who were yearning to see his batting for a long time. Before him, Rohit Sharma was also out cheaply.

Flop RO-KO pair!

Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli flopped in the first ODI against Australia. Considering the weather conditions and pitch, Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first. Shubman Gill started the innings with Rohit, both could add only 13 runs for the first wicket. Josh Hazlewood dismissed Rohit on the fourth ball of the fourth over, after which Virat Kohli came on the field but returned to the pavilion without opening his account.

VIRAT KOHLI GONE FOR A DUCK!#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/cg9GbcMRAE

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 19, 2025

Fans’ hearts broken due to Virat Kohli’s wicket

When Kohli came on the field, the entire stadium stood up and welcomed him with applause. Fans were eager to see his batting, although he could play only 8 balls. Let us tell you that this series is important for Rohit along with Virat, because the future of both of them depends on this series and both of them flopped badly in the first match.

Virat Kohli dismissed for an 8 ball duck. pic.twitter.com/AYbnShEocX

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 19, 2025

Rohit Sharma out for 8 runs.
Virat Kohli out for Duck.

Sunday ruined for fans. pic.twitter.com/5OqPrJds7v

— RATNISH (@LoyalSachinFan) October 19, 2025

Rohit Sharma 8/14
Virat Kohli. 0/8
Heart break as a cricket fan pic.twitter.com/pkWv3IPPEx

— suraj kumar gupta (@surajkumar98047) October 19, 2025

Virat Kohli & Rohit returned after 223 days and scored. I can’t believe it #AUSvIND #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/UTW2GHBoMO

— Prabhakar (@itz_Prabhaa) October 19, 2025

Top 3 wickets fell at 25

Batting first, India had a very bad start. After Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, captain Shubman Gill also returned to the pavilion cheaply. He was dismissed by Nathan Ellis in his very first over. He scored 10 runs in 18 balls with the help of 2 fours. India lost the wickets of its top 3 batsmen for 25 runs.