India take on Australia in the ICC ODI series 2025 opener on Sunday, October 19, at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
Indian superstar Virat Kohli is back in the ODI fold after a seven-month break since the Champions Trophy 2025. He has been in solid touch in nets and all eyes are on his performance in this high-voltage series.
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Kohli would be aiming to fire from the word go, boosting India's chances in the three-match rubber.
Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, India look ready to make a statement in the series opener. With overcast skies and a bit of movement in the air, the Australian captain, Mitchell Marsh, chose to bowl first.
Virat Kohli's score today in India vs Australia 1st ODI
It turned out to be a forgettable outing for Virat Kohli, who was dismissed for a duck (0 off 8 balls) in the 1st ODI against Australia at the Optus Stadium.
Coming in at No. 3 after Rohit’s early wicket, Kohli couldn’t settle in and fell to Mitchell Starc. The delivery was full and tempting outside off, and Kohli went for a cover drive away from his body, only to get a thick edge.
Cooper Connolly pulled off a stunning diving catch at backward point to send Kohli back. A failure for Kohli, who was returning to ODI cricket after several months.
What is Virat Kohli's ODI record?
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest score | Average | Strike-rate | 50s | 100s |
| ODI | 302 | 290 | 14181 | 183 | 57.88 | 93.34 | 74 | 51 |
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