Virat Kohli records first T20I duck in 52nd India appearance

Australia's Jason Behrendorff caught and bowled the India skipper to become the first bowler to send him walking for a duck in a T20I.

Published : Oct 10, 2017 20:01 IST

The 28-year-old feathered an in-swinging delivery from Behrendorff that looped up off his pad and was caught by the left-armer as he rushed forward.

India captain Virat Kohli recorded his first duck in 52 Twenty20 internationals when he was dismissed against Australia in Guwahati on Tuesday.

Prior to the match, Kohli averaged 54.57 but was unable to get a run on the board as he fell to Jason Behrendorff in the opening over.

The 28-year-old feathered an in-swinging delivery from Behrendorff that looped up off his pad and was caught by the left-armer as he rushed forward.

It was the seamer's second wicket and came off just the sixth delivery of the match in a phenomenal start for the tourists, who were looking to level the three-match series.

In T20I cricket, Kohli averages 54.47 and he has remained not out on 13 occasions. He also has 17 half-centuries under his belt, with a highest score of 90 (not out) against Australia.