Virat Kohli Overtakes KL Rahul with Second Most T20I Ducks for India
Virat Kohli now has a total of 6 ducks in T20Is.
Virat Kohli’s struggles in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 continued against the United States on Wednesday, June 12th.
After scores of 1 and 4 in the first two matches, Kohli fell for a golden duck against USA pacer Saurabh Netravalkar. Chasing a wide delivery outside off-stump, Kohli nicked it to the wicketkeeper.
This dismissal marked Viart Kohli’s sixth duck in T20 Internationals, propelling him to the second-highest number of ducks for India in this format.
Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, leads the unwanted list with 12 ducks. Previously tied with KL Rahul on five ducks, Kohli has now surpassed him.
Most Ducks for India in T20Is:
- Rohit Sharma – 12
- Virat Kohli – 6
- KL Rahul – 5
Following Virat Kohli’s dismissal, India lost their other opener, Rohit Sharma, to Netravalkar as well. Rishabh Pant offered some resistance with a score of 18 before his dismissal.
However, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube anchored the chase with a crucial partnership, ensuring India secured their spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024.
