Virat Kohli Performance In Australia: After Perth, the Indian cricket team has also faced defeat in Adelaide. But more than India’s defeat in these two matches, Virat Kohli’s form remains the topic of discussion. Virat was out for zero (0) in both the ODI matches against Australia. Former Indian player Irfan Pathan has advised Virat Kohli to improve his performance in Australia and has given a full proof plan for the Sydney ODI.

Will Virat’s form return in Sydney ODI?

Former cricketer Irfan Pathan talked about India’s star batsman Virat Kohli on his YouTube channel. Irfan Pathan said, ‘Two matches, two ducks, we have never seen this before. This does not usually happen. The reason for this could be pressure or being away from cricket for a long time or anything else. A lot is going on on social media regarding this. But we should be careful that it does not affect both the players. If the performance is not better, they will not play.

Irfan Pathan gave advice to Virat Kohli

Irfan Pathan further said, ‘How can Virat Kohli come out of this? He just needs to take a quick single so he can change the strike. When you have 2 ducks to your name, you only need one run. But for this they do not need to be disappointed. If Virat is disappointed then he will not be able to enjoy his batting. He needs to enjoy his batting. As soon as they spend time on the field, runs will start scoring automatically and they will not need to look back. He likes ODI cricket the most.

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Virat Kohli is out on zero for the second time in a row. In the second ODI being played against Australia at Adelaide Oval, Xavier Bartlett got him out LBW. Kohli talked to Rohit for some time and walked out of the field, deciding not to take the review. This is the first time in ODI history that Kohli could not open his account in two consecutive matches.

Earlier, after winning the toss, Mitchell Marsh had decided to bowl first. Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma started the innings, both of them batted carefully but as soon as Gill attempted a shot, he was caught out. After this, Virat Kohli came on the field, a big innings was expected from him because Adelaide Oval has been one of his favorite grounds. But here also he was out on zero.

Xavier Bartlett took Kohli’s wicket

26-year-old Xavier Bartlett got Virat Kohli out LBW on the 5th ball of the 7th over. This ball of Bartlett was on good length. On this inswinging ball, Kohli wanted to flick it from the back foot towards mid-wicket but the ball did not hit the bat. The ball hit the pad straight, an appeal was made and the umpire gave out. Kohli talked to Rohit for some time but decided that he was out and DRS should not be taken. He returned to the pavilion on zero after playing 4 balls.

This was Bartlett’s first over. On its first ball, he took India’s first wicket in the form of Shubhman Gill. Gill scored 9 runs playing 9 balls.

VIRAT KOHLI GONE FOR HIS SECOND DUCK OF THE SERIES!#AUSvIND , #PlayoftheDay , @BKTtires pic.twitter.com/jqIdvMeX9T

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 23, 2025

It happened for the first time ever in history

This is the first time in history that Virat Kohli, who has played more than 300 ODIs, has been out for zero in two consecutive ODIs. He was dismissed by Mitchell Starc in the first ODI played in Perth.

The return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma was not good, Rohit, who was playing an international match after 224 days, was out after scoring 8 runs and Kohli could not even open his account. Kohli was caught out by Mitchell Starc. This duck innings will be remembered as an unwanted record of Kohli.

In view of the possibility of rain, Mitchell Marsh had decided to bowl first after winning the toss. India did not have a good start, Rohit became the victim of Hazlewood in the fourth over, while Kohli was caught out on the first ball of the 7th over bowled by Mitchell Starc. The wicket ball was Kohli’s 8th ball.

Kohli’s second longest ‘duck’ innings

Kohli has been out on zero 17 times in ODIs. This is the second longest duck innings of Virat Kohli. Kohli played the longest duck innings against England in 2023, when he was out on zero after making 9 balls. In the first ODI against Australia, he was out after scoring a duck in 8 balls.

This is the first time in 30 ODI innings played in Australia that Virat Kohli has been out on zero. Before this, Kohli played 29 ODI innings in Australia, but it never happened that he could not open the account. This is Virat Kohli’s 39th zero in international cricket. Only Zaheer Khan (43) and Ishant Sharma (40) have been out on zero more times than him in all formats.

For the second time, the game of 15 overs was cut short due to rain.

Before the end of 12 overs, the India vs Australia 1st ODI game was stopped for the second time due to rain. When it started, it was reduced to 35-35 overs, please note that no extra time has been given in this match. When it rained for the first time, the match was stopped for only 10 minutes, yet the match was reduced from 50 overs to 49 overs.

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.