Adil Rashid Dismisses Virat Kohli for the 11th Time in International Cricket
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Synopsis
In a remarkable display of bowling, England's Adil Rashid dismissed India's Virat Kohli for the 11th time during the third ODI in Ahmedabad. This achievement places Rashid among the bowlers who have had the most success against the Indian star, showcasing his skills across all formats of the game.
Key Takeaways
- Adil Rashid dismissed Virat Kohli for the 11th time.
- He joins Tim Southee and Josh Hazlewood in this record.
- Rashid's dismissals are spread across ODIs, Tests, and T20Is.
- Kohli scored his 73rd ODI half-century in the same match.
- India was at 214/2 at the time of the report.
Ahmedabad, Feb 12 (NationPress) England's experienced leg-spinner Adil Rashid has dismissed India's star batsman Virat Kohli for the 11th time in international cricket during the third ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
With this wicket, Rashid has now entered the ranks of bowlers who have consistently troubled Kohli throughout his career. He is now on par with New Zealand's Tim Southee and Australia's Josh Hazlewood, both of whom have also claimed Kohli's wicket 11 times across all formats.
In the Ahmedabad match, Rashid cleverly deceived Kohli with a well-flighted delivery that turned sharply, resulting in an outside edge caught by wicketkeeper Phil Salt. This was the second consecutive match in which Rashid dismissed Kohli in a similar manner, having done so in the second ODI held in Pune.
Rashid's success against Kohli spans all three formats: five dismissals in ODIs, four in Tests, and two in T20Is. His ability to outsmart Kohli with variations and sharp turn has established him as one of the most effective spinners against the Indian icon.
Earlier in the game, Kohli scored his 73rd ODI half-century off fifty balls after opener Shubman Gill reached back-to-back half-centuries, quickly converting it to his seventh ODI century in 95 balls.
Last match's centurion, captain Rohit Sharma, was dismissed early on Wednesday, scoring only one run.
At the time of this report, India was at 214/2 in 30 overs, with Gill batting at 105 along with Shreyas Iyer, who was at 49.
Bowlers with the most dismissals of Virat Kohli in international cricket:
Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 11 dismissals in 37 matches
Josh Hazlewood (Australia) – 11 dismissals in 29 matches
Adil Rashid (England) – 11 dismissals in 34 matches
Moeen Ali (England) – 10 dismissals in 41 matches
James Anderson (England) – 10 dismissals in 37 matches
