Virat Kohli was dismissed for 22 runs in the match against Bangladesh.
Team India got off to a great start to their campaign by defeating Bangladesh by 6 wickets in the first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The team is now going to play the next match against arch-rival Pakistan in Dubai on 23 February. By winning this match, Rohit Sharma and company would like to ensure their place in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, fans are worried about veteran batsman Virat Kohli. He could score only 22 runs in the match against Bangladesh. Virat was dismissed by leg-spinner Riyaz Hussain.
Virat Kohli Became The Batsman To Get Out Most Number Of Times Against A Spinner
After getting out cheaply against Bangladesh, Virat Kohli has registered an unwanted record in his name. This was Kohli’s 23rd dismissal against a leg-spinner. He has become the batsman to get out most number of times against a leg-spinner in ODI cricket.
Mushfiqur Rahim and Kane Williamson are in second place with 22 dismissals and Shakib Al Halan is in third place with 20 dismissals.
Players With Most Dismissals Against Leg Spinners In ODIs:
Virat Kohli – 23 times
Mushfiqur Rahim and Kane Williamson – 22 times
Shakib Al Hasan – 20 times
Kusal Mendis and Sikandar Raza – 18 times
Kohli Achieved This Big Feat By Surpassing Ricky Ponting
After his 22-run innings against Bangladesh, Virat Kohli has also achieved a big feat. He has become the second highest run-scorer in ICC ODI events, surpassing Australian legend Ricky Ponting.
Most Runs In ICC ODI Events-
Sachin Tendulkar- 2719 runs (58 innings)
Virat Kohli- 23446 runs (50 innings)
Ricky Ponting- 2336 runs (60 innings)
Kumar Sangakkara- 2215 runs (56 innings)
Rohit Sharma- 2097 runs (39 innings)