Virat Kohli added an unwanted milestone to his remarkable One Day International (ODI) career after being dismissed for a four-ball duck against New Zealand in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Friday, November 13. The dismissal saw the former India captain equal Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most ducks by an Indian batter in the 50-over format.

Kohli has now registered 20 ducks in ODI cricket, matching Tendulkar's tally. However, the Indian batting star reached the mark in 321 ODI appearances, considerably fewer than the 463 matches played by Tendulkar during his international career.

The statistic puts two of India's most celebrated batters together at the top of an unwanted list. Former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath is next with 19 ODI ducks, while Anil Kumble and Rohit Sharma have registered 18 each.

How did Virat Kohli get out against New Zealand?

Kohli's dismissal came during India's chase of 334 runs after New Zealand posted 333/8 in their 50 overs. Matt Henry, who had already removed Rohit Sharma for a golden duck with the first delivery of the innings, continued his impressive opening spell against the Indian top order.

Kohli walked in at No. 3 but could not get off the mark. Henry tested the right-hander with deliveries moving away from the stumps before bringing one back sharply. The ball beat Kohli's defence and crashed into the stumps, ending his stay after facing just four deliveries.

The dismissal was part of a disastrous opening over for India. Henry also removed Shreyas Iyer for a golden duck on the final delivery of the over, leaving the visitors reeling at 0/3.

1st ODI - Golden Duck for Rohit Sharma
2nd ODI - Golden Duck For Shubman Gill
4th - Golden Duck for Rohit & duck for Virat Kohli

THIS 5 MATCH NEW ZEALAND ODI IS FULL DISASTER FOR INDIAN TOP 3 BATTERS 🤦 pic.twitter.com/dqqW41Hhsn

— Sam (@cricsam02) November 13, 2026

Most ducks by Indian batters in ODI cricket

Kohli and Tendulkar now share the top position on the list of Indian players dismissed for the most ducks in ODIs.

• Virat Kohli – 20 ducks (321 matches)
• Sachin Tendulkar – 20 ducks (463 matches)
• Javagal Srinath – 19 ducks (229 matches)
• Anil Kumble – 18 ducks (269 matches)
• Rohit Sharma – 18 ducks (295 matches)

Kohli's latest dismissal also followed another duck against the West Indies in the third ODI at New Chandigarh on October 3, 2026, when fast bowler Jayden Seales dismissed him without scoring.

India suffer heavy defeat against New Zealand

Kohli's record came on a difficult day for the Indian team. After Will Young scored 125 off 108 deliveries and Tim Seifert contributed 58, New Zealand finished with 333/8.

India's response fell apart as Henry claimed six wickets for 27 runs and Kyle Jamieson supported him with three wickets. The visitors were bowled out for just 89 in 26.4 overs, losing the match by 244 runs.

Despite the defeat, India retained a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The final ODI, scheduled for November 15 at Mount Maunganui, will give Kohli and the Indian batting line-up an opportunity to respond after a disappointing performance.