Bowlers to dismiss Virat Kohli most times in international cricket
What's the story
Virat Kohli was troubled by Adil Rashid in the 2nd and 3rd ODI matches versus England in the recently concluded series. Kohli, who missed the first ODI, returned from an injury for the 2nd and 3rd matches. On both occasions, he was outfoxed by spinner Rashid, who has now dismissed him joint-most times in international cricket. Here are bowlers to dismiss Kohli most times.
#1
Josh Hazlewood - 11 dismissals
As per ESPNcricinfo, Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has dismissed Kohli 11 times in international cricket. Across 30 innings, Kohli averages 24.90 versus Hazlewood. Out of these 11 dismissals, 5 of them have come in both ODI and Test cricket. One dismissal has come in T20Is. In ODIs, Kohli averages a paltry 11.60 versus Hazlewood from 9 outings.
#2
Adil Rashid - 11 dismissals
Rashid has dismissed Kohli 5 times in ODIs across 10 innings. Kohli has scored 112 runs from 130 balls bowled by Rashid. He averages 22.40 against the spinner and his strike rate reads 86.15. As mentioned, Rashid has got Kohli 11 times in international cricket across formats. Across 32 innings, Kohli averages 43. 4 dismissals have come in Tests and two others in T20Is.
#3
Tim Southee - 11 dismissals
Former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee owns 11 dismissals against Kohli in international cricket. Across 39 innings, the batter averages 35-plus against Southee. Notably, Southee dismissed Kohli three times in Tests at 44.33. In ODIs, he dismissed Kohli 7 times at 33 from 18 innings. Southee managed to get Kohli out once in T20Is.
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Moeen Ali and James Anderson own 10 dismissals each
England's Moeen Ali owns 10 dismissals against Kohli across 30 innings in international cricket. Kohli averages 30.70 against the spinner. Meanwhile, the retired James Anderson of England dismissed Kohli 10 times across 42 innings. Kohli averages 33.10 in this duel.