Virat Kohli's much-anticipated return to International cricket after nearly seven months began on a disappointing note as the star batter was dismissed for back-to-back ducks in the first and second ODIs against Australia.
In the first ODI, his innings was cut short as Mitchell Starc got one to swing away and the batter got caught out at point. In the second ODI, he registered another duck.
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Xavier Bartlett trapped the star Indian batter right in front with a delivery that pitched and came in a bit. Kohli will now look to bounce back and score some runs in the third and final ODI in Sydney, a venue that has always been special to him.
How many runs did Virat Kohli in today's India vs Australia 3rd ODI at SCG?
Australia had won the toss and decided to bat first in the 3rd ODI. They were bundled out for 236 runs, thanks to Harshit Rana's 4-wicket haul.
Kohli came in to bat at No. 3 after skipper Shubman Gill was dismissed for 24. He scored an unbeaten 74 runs off 81 balls including seven fours, guiding India to a nine-wicket win in the final ODI.
There has been speculation that this could be Kohli's final international appearance; however, he appears intent on continuing until at least the 2027 ODI World Cup.
What is Virat Kohli's ODI record against Australia?
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 51 | 4 | 2525 | 123 | 53.72 | 93.20 | 8 | 16 |
What is Virat Kohli's ODI record at the Sydney Cricket Ground?
| Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 220 | 89 | 36.66 | 0 | 2 |
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