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India received a target of 186 runs in the first ODI against New Zealand. However, the Indian team did not get off to a good start while chasing the target. Experienced batter Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a duck, adding another unwanted record to his ODI career. He has now moved ahead of former India captain Sourav Ganguly in the list of Indian batters dismissed for zero the most times in ODI cricket.
Rohit Sharma lost his wicket in the very first over of India's innings. New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson dismissed him with the final delivery of the over. Rohit attempted to play the ball straight down the ground, but his shot went towards mid-off. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner was perfectly positioned and completed an excellent diving catch. As a result, India lost its first wicket with just one run on the scoreboard.
Top 5 Indian Batters Dismissed for the Most Ducks in ODI History
Several legendary Indian batters have been dismissed without scoring in ODI cricket. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar tops this unwanted list, while Javagal Srinath and Virat Kohli share the second position.
| Rank | Indian Batter | ODI Ducks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sachin Tendulkar | 20 |
| 2 | Javagal Srinath | 19 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | 19 |
| 4 | Anil Kumble | 18 |
| 4 | Yuvraj Singh | 18 |
Rohit Sharma Overtakes Sourav Ganguly in Unwanted ODI Record
Before the first ODI against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly were level with 16 ducks each in their ODI careers. However, after getting dismissed without scoring in Auckland, Rohit's tally increased to 17 ducks.
With this dismissal, Rohit has moved ahead of Sourav Ganguly in the list of Indian batters with the most ODI ducks. He now has 17 ducks and is placed seventh on the list. Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh is also on 17 ODI ducks.
How Many Ducks Does Rohit Sharma Have in ODI Cricket?
Rohit Sharma has now been dismissed for a duck 17 times in ODI cricket. This unwanted milestone places him alongside Harbhajan Singh, who also has 17 ODI ducks.
Although Rohit has moved ahead of Sourav Ganguly, he still has a long way to go to reach the top of this list. Sachin Tendulkar leads the Indian batters' list with 20 ducks, followed by Javagal Srinath and Virat Kohli with 19 each.
Sachin Tendulkar Holds the Record for Most ODI Ducks Among Indians
Sachin Tendulkar occupies the top position among Indian batters with the most ducks in ODI cricket. Despite being one of the greatest batters in cricket history, he was dismissed without scoring 20 times in his ODI career.
Javagal Srinath and Virat Kohli follow him with 19 ducks each, while Anil Kumble and Yuvraj Singh have recorded 18 ducks apiece.
It is worth noting that getting dismissed for a duck does not define a batter's overall ability or greatness. Even legendary players like Sachin Tendulkar feature at the top of this list, highlighting how such dismissals are simply part of the game.
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