Kohli equals Tendulkar's unwanted record after 4-ball duck vs New Zealand
Virat Kohli has been chasing Sachin Tendulkar and his records throughout his career, but on Friday, he equalled an unwanted record set by the Indian legend. It was a day to forget for Kohli and India at the office in Mount Maunganui on Friday, November 13, as New Zealand secured a thumping 244-run win. Kohli was dismissed for a 4-ball duck as the top order crumbled in front of Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson.
With his no-show at the Bay Oval, Kohli now has 20 ducks in international cricket. This is the same as Tendulkar and the most by an Indian batter in ODI cricket.
Kohli sits at the top of the list as he got to the landmark in 321 matches as compared to the 463 by Tendulkar. Javagal Srinath is now in the third spot with 19 ahead of Anil Kumble and Rohit Sharma, who have 18 each.
Incidentally, Rohit was also dismissed for a golden duck during India's loss at the Bay Oval.MOST DUCKS FOR INDIA IN ODIS
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With Rohit already back in the pavilion, Kohli walked out to face Henry, who appeared to have a clear plan for the Indian batting great.
The New Zealand quick initially tested Kohli with movement away from the right-hander, beating his bat with an outswinger. He then switched direction, bringing one back towards the middle stump.Virat Kohli 0(4) Vs New Zealand 4th ODI 2026 {Ball by Ball} highlights https://t.co/fdXKJa7yDB— cricket Live (@Msdhoni1546796) November 13, 2026
Henry went back to probing outside off with his third delivery, which Kohli managed to steer towards backward point. However, the pacer had another trick up his sleeve.
Expecting the ball to move away again, Kohli was caught off guard when Henry delivered a length ball that jagged back into him. The 38-year-old was beaten by the inward movement, with the ball sneaking past his defence to send the stumps flying.
Kohli will have to go back to the drawing board ahead of the final ODI on Sunday as India look to seal a 3-1 series win and a lot will depend on the form of the Indian star.- Ends
