SaralnamaVirat Kohli was out for a duck in the first ODI between India and Australia at Perth. He edged Mitchell Starc's delivery to Cooper Connolly at backward point. Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden praised Kohli's talent and advised him not to be too hard on himself. India scored 136/9 in 26 overs in the rain-shortened match. Australia chased a revised target of 131, winning by 7 wickets. Mitchell Marsh led with 46 not out. Australia now lead the three-match series 1-0. To improve batting on bouncy pitches, players can practice against short-pitched deliveries on similar surfaces. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 20:24 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Virat Kohli was out for a duck in the first ODI between India and Australia at Perth on 19 Oct 2025
- He edged Mitchell Starc's delivery to Cooper Connolly at backward point
- Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden praised Kohli's talent and advised him not to be too hard on himself