The dismissal occurred during a challenging start for India as they attempted to chase New Zealand’s target of 334. Kohli was removed by
A difficult day for India's batting lineup
The match proved to be a significant struggle for the Indian side, who were eventually bowled out for 89. Matt Henry was the standout performer for the hosts, claiming a six-wicket haul and finishing with figures of 6/27. The result handed India a heavy 244-run defeat, though they still maintain a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Beyond his overall international record, Kohli also shares an unwanted milestone in the 50-over format. With his latest duck, he is now level with Sachin Tendulkar for the most ducks by an Indian batter in ODIs, with both players having recorded 20. They are followed by Javagal Srinath with 19, while Rohit Sharma, Anil Kumble, and Yuvraj Singh each have 18.
In the broader context of Indian cricket, the list of players with the most international ducks remains a notable statistic. Behind Zaheer Khan and Kohli, Ishant Sharma sits in third place with 40, followed by Harbhajan Singh and Jasprit Bumrah, who have both recorded 37. Rohit Sharma follows with 36, while Anil Kumble and Sachin Tendulkar have 35 and 34 respectively.
India will look to recover from this performance in the fifth and final ODI, which is scheduled for Sunday. The team will be aiming to address their batting vulnerabilities to secure the series victory after this significant setback.
