India vs Australia: Kohli gets first ODI duck in Aus as Rohit falls cheaply in Perth in a rain delayed match

Perth: In a disappointing start to India’s campaign in the first ODI against Australia at Perth on October 19, 2025, Rohit Sharma was dismissed for just 8 runs off 14 balls, marking a rare low score for the veteran opener in Australia. Adding to India's woes, former captain Virat Kohli was soon out for a duck after facing 8 balls, a setback for the batting lineup in this crucial series. This was Kohli's first duck in an ODI on Australian soil, making it a notable event as he returned to international cricket. Earlier, Australia won the toss and chose to bowl, aiming to exploit the conditions at Optus Stadium.

After 11.5 overs, India were struggling at 37/3 with Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel at the pitch while the match was interrupted by rain.

Despite the disappointing personal scores, the match was historic for Rohit Sharma as it marked his 500th international appearance, joining an elite group of Indian cricketers including Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rahul Dravid who have achieved this milestone. Rohit’s illustrious career spans 67 Tests, 273 ODIs, and 159 T20Is, amassing over 19,700 runs and many records, including the highest six-hitter in ODI history.