5 Bowlers who Dismissed Virat Kohli Most Times in ODIs

Easily, Virat Kohli fits on the list of legendary players in the game of cricket. He is carrying a mind-boggling average and been the consistent performer for India on the international platform. Meanwhile, the India captain has become the throne to the bowlers across the world with his finest strokeplay. Meanwhile, we figured out 5 bowlers who dismissed Virat Kohli most times in ODIs.

Here are 5 bowlers who dismissed Virat Kohli most times in ODIs –

5. Suraj Randiv – 4 times in 13 innings

The right-handed off-spinner has been brilliant for Sri Lanka during his initial days in international cricket. However, he faded away with the emergence of Ajanta Mendis, Akila Dananjaya and a few other quality spinners for Sri Lanka.

Despite being off the track, Suraj Randiv will cherish the fact that he has got Virat Kohli four times in his short 31-ODI career. In total, Virat Kohli faced him on 13 occasions, where he has been trapped LBW once and failed to clear the fielder for three times.

4. Graeme Swann – 4 times in 9 innings

Another off-spinner makes it to the list. The legendary Englishman has outsmarted Virat Kohli for as many as four times in his nine innings. The quality bowler has been the most magnificent servicemen for England during his times.

As far as the mode of dismissal is concerned, Swann got him in four different ways. He trapped him LBW once and Caught behind in the other scenario. Other time, he got Virat caught by a fielder and once in a hit-wicket manner.

3. Thisara Perera – 5 times in 26 innings

The Sri Lankan swashbuckling all-rounder also finds a place on the list. Virat Kohli has always got a great record against Islanders across the formats. Meanwhile, one bowler from them has got Virat Kohli five times in his career.

Thisara Perera got the edge of Virat Kohli once and also trapped him LBW once as well. On the remaining three occasions, Perera got Virat Kohli for his mistimed strokes.

2. Tim Southee – 5 times in 15 innings

The New Zealander takes second place on the list of picking Virat Kohli for most number of times in ODI matches. The quality fast bowler has troubled Virat Kohli during his initial days with his perfect swing and seam movement with the new ball. It has always been an exciting duel between them.

Out of five, on four occasions, Virat Kohli was dismissed in the fashion of caught by the fielders. However, three of them are in the slip cordon. In the remaining one scenario, he was caught behind.

1. Ravi Rampaul – 6 times in 12 innings

Aren’t you surprised to see his name on top of the list? But yes, Ravi Rampaul has got the better of Virat Kohli during his playing days to Windies cricket. Rampaul has been the decent servant for the team, but the politics in the country ruined his further chances. However, he has been signed by the County team.

Also Read – India vs Windies 2018: No Over-Speeding 

Coming to the topic, Rampaul managed to bag Kohli’s wicket six times in his 12 appearances against him. He got his caught behind for three times and rattled his defence once. In the remaining two times, he was caught by the fielders.