Virat Kohli, the modern-day cricketing legend, has been a dominant force in One Day Internationals (ODIs) for more than a decade. However, even the best have their weaknesses, and Kohli is no exception. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the bowlers who have given Kohli the most trouble in ODIs.
Adam Zampa (Australia)
Adam Zampa, the Australian leg-spinner, has been Kohli’s nemesis in ODIs. Zampa has dismissed Kohli five times in ODIs, the most by any bowler. The most recent of these dismissals came in January 2020 during India’s tour of Australia.
Ravi Rampaul (West Indies)
Ravi Rampaul, the former West Indies fast bowler, has also been a thorn in Kohli’s side. Rampaul has dismissed Virat Kohli six times in ODIs, the most by any bowler against Virat Kohli. However, Rampaul’s last ODI against India was in 2013, and he hasn’t played international cricket since 2015.
Junaid Khan (Pakistan)
Junaid Khan, the Pakistani left-arm fast bowler, has also troubled Kohli in ODIs. Kohli averages just 1.0 against Junaid, with three dismissals in four innings. Junaid last played an ODI against India in 2013.
Left-arm Spinners
Since 2021, Virat Kohli averages just 12.5 against left-arm orthodox spinners in ODIs, with six dismissals in eight innings. This is his lowest average and strike rate against any bowling type in the last two years.
Other bowlers who have dismissed Virat Kohli multiple times in ODIs include:
Tim Southee (New Zealand): 4 dismissals
Mitchell Starc (Australia): 3 dismissals
Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka): 3 dismissals
James Anderson (England): 3 dismissals
