While the tally draws him level with Tendulkar, the statistical context highlights a difference in longevity. Kohli reached the 20-duck milestone in 321 matches, whereas Tendulkar accumulated the same number over the course of his 463-match ODI career. The list of Indian batters with the most ducks also features former pacer Javagal Srinath with 19, followed by Anil Kumble and Rohit Sharma, who have both recorded 18.
A disastrous collapse in Mount Maunganui
The record-equalling dismissal occurred during a challenging outing for the Indian batting lineup, which struggled significantly against the New Zealand bowling attack. Chasing a target of 334, India’s innings began in catastrophic fashion as
The collapse continued as the Indian side was eventually bowled out for just 89 runs. Ishan Kishan and Axar Patel provided some resistance with a 44-run partnership, contributing 27 and 21 runs respectively, while Naman Dhir added 21. Despite these efforts, the total remained the sixth-lowest in India’s ODI history. Matt Henry finished the match with an impressive haul of six wickets, capitalising on the conditions alongside Kyle Jamieson to secure the 244-run victory for the hosts.
Series context and upcoming finale
The result keeps New Zealand in the hunt to level the five-match series, though they are no longer in a position to win it. India currently holds a 2-1 lead, with the third match of the series having been abandoned due to rain. The heavy defeat was just shy of India’s largest margin of defeat in
