Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli endured a rare batting failure in the fourth ODI against New Zealand at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Friday, November 13, as both experienced Indian batters were dismissed for ducks.

The unwanted double failure was particularly significant as it marked only the second occasion in their ODI careers that both players had returned without scoring in the same match.

New Zealand pacer Matt Henry produced a sensational opening over during India's 334-run chase, dismissing Rohit, Kohli and stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer to leave the visitors reeling at 0/3. Rohit edged the first delivery to Finn Allen at first slip, while Kohli was bowled on the fifth ball. Iyer was trapped leg-before on the final delivery, completing a remarkable triple-wicket maiden for Henry.

When Did Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Last Score Ducks Together?

The previous instance of Rohit and Kohli registering ducks in the same ODI came against Sri Lanka in Dambulla on August 16, 2010, during a tri-series involving India, Sri Lanka and New Zealand.

India were chasing a modest target of 171 after bowling Sri Lanka out for 170 in 46.1 overs. However, the visitors suffered an early setback as both young batters failed to open their accounts.

Kohli was dismissed for a three-ball duck by Dilhara Fernando, while Rohit departed for a two-ball duck after being trapped leg-before by Angelo Mathews. India slipped to 32/3 before Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina steadied the innings.

Sehwag remained unbeaten on 99 off 100 deliveries, while MS Dhoni contributed an unbeaten 23 as India completed a six-wicket victory in 34.3 overs.

Remembered for The Infamous Virender Sehwag 99 Incident

The match is also remembered for one of ODI cricket's most unusual finishing moments. With Sehwag on 99 and India needing one run to win, Suraj Randiv bowled a deliberate no-ball. Sehwag smashed it for six, but the delivery did not count towards his personal score. India won through the extra run, leaving Sehwag stranded on 99 not out.

Suraj Randiv was bashed and criticized for that deliberate no-ball. A year later, Randiv represented Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. The Sri Lankan off-spinner has moved to Australia and reportedly works as a bus driver for French transport company Transdev.

A report published earlier this year also highlighted his involvement in Australian cricket. He has continued playing club cricket for Dandenong Cricket Club and has assisted Australian international players during training sessions. He was reportedly invited by Cricket Australia to bowl to its batters while they prepared for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Story first published: Friday, November 13, 2026, 13:53 [IST]

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