Virat Kohli Duck Streak Ends With Fist Pump Celebration In Sydney ODI, Crowd Reacts [WATCH]

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli has finally managed to get off the mark in the ongoing Australia ODIs. Previously, he had registered back-to-back ducks in the initial two matches of the series. As Virat Kohli duck streak ended in the AUS vs IND 3rd ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground, fans erupted with loud buzz and cheer for the cricketing stalwart. The run-machine also celebrated his maiden run of this tour with a fist-pump and a relieved smile on his face.

Watch Virat Kohli’s maiden run of the series and the memorable moment here:

Not Another Virat Kohli Duck: India Veteran Looks On Fine Touch in AUS vs IND 3rd ODI

Notably, the previous Virat Kohli duck came in Adelaide, the venue where the batter has played some of his most stunning knocks. Kohli has notched up 975 runs, including five hundreds and four half-centuries in 12 matches at the Adelaide Oval stadium, combining all three formats of the game.

But the legendary figure had endured a rusty start to the overseas white-ball series after returning to international cricket after a seven-month gap. However, despite his consecutive failures to contribute to the team’s total, the chase-master has once again brought up his best in another run-chase. At the time of writing, Virat Kohli score is 63* off 74, while Rohit Sharma is also unbeaten at 108 after 36 overs, while chasing a sub-par 237 against Australia.

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India Narrowly Avoids Maiden ODI Whitewash Threat in Australia

Previously, a streak of poor batting performances from India led to the hosts’ unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. That being said, the Men in Blue were at risk of getting clean-swept by the Aussies for the first time ever in a 50-over series.

However, India’s top-order stepped up just at the right time to save them from the unwanted feat. After consecutive low-scoring dismissals, the newly appointed ODI captain finally showcased a glimpse of a comeback with his 24-run cameo. Following this, the veteran pair of Rohit and Kohli put up an astonishing 144-run unbeaten stand to almost clinch the series-final.

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