Rohit Sharma Scores First ODI Duck Since October 2023

Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a six-ball duck in India’s first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The veteran Indian opener failed to make an impact during the run chase as New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson removed him in the opening over. It was Rohit’s first duck in an ODI since October 8, 2023, when he was dismissed without scoring against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup.

India were chasing a target of 186 after New Zealand were restricted to 185. Rohit faced five consecutive dot balls before attempting to attack the final delivery of the opening over. He tried to clear the mid-off region but failed to get the required elevation and found New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner, who completed the catch.

The early dismissal gave India an immediate setback in the chase and brought an end to Rohit’s wait for another ODI duck-free run. Although he had also been dismissed for a duck while representing Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 season, his previous international ODI duck had come nearly three years earlier.

When was Rohit Sharma’s last ODI duck before the New Zealand series?

Before the first ODI against New Zealand in 2026, Rohit Sharma’s most recent duck in an international ODI came on October 8, 2023, against Australia during India’s opening match of the 2023 ODI World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

India were chasing 200 runs in that match when Australia produced an early breakthrough. Mitchell Starc dismissed Ishan Kishan for a first-ball duck in the opening over. Josh Hazlewood then struck in the next over, removing Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer without allowing either batter to score.

Rohit was trapped in front by a delivery from Hazlewood that came into him. The Indian captain reviewed the decision, but the third umpire upheld the on-field call on umpire’s call, leaving him with a duck.

Shreyas Iyer was dismissed in the same over after being caught at short cover. India were reduced to 2 for 3, marking the first time in men’s ODI Cricket that three batters from a team’s top four had been dismissed without scoring.

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul rescue India against Australia

Despite the early collapse, India recovered through a crucial partnership between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. Kohli scored 85 runs, while Rahul remained unbeaten on 97 as the pair added 165 runs to put India back in control of the chase.

Their partnership helped India secure a six-wicket victory over Australia and begin their 2023 World Cup campaign with a win. Although Rohit could not contribute with the bat, the performances from Kohli and Rahul ensured that the early wickets did not prove costly.

The dismissal against Australia was Rohit’s 16th duck in ODI Cricket at that stage of his career. However, he went on to produce an outstanding campaign at the 2023 World Cup, establishing himself as one of India’s most influential batters during the tournament.

Rohit Sharma’s record against New Zealand

Rohit’s duck in Auckland also marked his first ODI dismissal without scoring against New Zealand. Before the opening match of the 2026 series, he had scored 437 runs in 14 ODI appearances against the Blackcaps at an average of 36.42, including four half-centuries.

His previous lowest ODI score against New Zealand was one run, which came during the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final at Old Trafford in Manchester. That match was a difficult one for India, as New Zealand’s bowlers put pressure on the batting line-up during the chase.

The latest dismissal therefore added an unwanted entry to Rohit’s record against the Blackcaps. Despite his previous consistency against New Zealand, he could not get off the mark in the opening ODI of the five-match series.

India face an early challenge in the 186-run chase

Rohit’s early departure left India’s chase in the hands of the remaining batting order. Captain Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli were tasked with rebuilding the innings after the opening breakthrough, while Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel and KL Rahul provided further batting options in the line-up.

At the time of the supplied match update, India were 31-1 after five overs. With a target of 186 to chase, the visitors still had considerable batting depth available, but losing Rohit in the first over meant the remaining batters had to manage the early pressure.

For Rohit, the Auckland duck was a disappointing start to the New Zealand series, particularly after his previous ODI duck against Australia in October 2023. His next opportunity will be to return to form and contribute to India’s campaign in the remaining matches.