How many wickets Virat Kohli has in ODIs? Who are his ODI wickets?

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As if batting is not enough, Virat Kohli has gone off the mark in the wickets column in the World Cup 2023 as well.

Virat Kohli has showcased his bowling prowess in this World Cup 2023 in the match against the Netherlands. The Indian stalwart has picked up his first-ever World Cup wicket as he dismissed Scott Edwards on Sunday.

Kohli's Midas touch brought India a huge breakthrough as the Dutch captain managed an edge, which was taken expertly by KL Rahul behind the stumps. With this, Kohli becomes the latest Indian with a wicket to his name in the tournament.

Virat Kohli ODI Wickets

In his career, Virat Kohli has 5 wickets to his name now. The Indian stalwart has an economy excess of six in ODIs and his best bowling figures are 1/13 as of now in this match.

Who are Virat Kohli's Five ODI Wickets?

In his career, Virat Kohli picked up his first wicket in the year 2011. The Indian batter picked up two wickets in that year. Then he got one wicket each in 2013 and 2014. His wicket against Netherlands is his first one since 2014. Kohli also bowled for the first time in an ODI match since 2017.

Virat Kohli's ODI Wickets

1st - Virat Kohli's first wicket came against England in 2011. His first-ever victim with the ball in ODIs was former England captain Alastair Cook. Kohli dismissed a set Cook and cleaned the then England captain for his first wicket.

2nd - Kohli's 2nd wicket was again in 2011 and England were the opponents again. This time it was in Mohali and Kohli cleaned up Craig Kieswetter.

3rd - Virat's 3rd ODI scalp took place in Johannesburg as he dismissed Quinton de Kock. The South African scored 135 in that match and Kohli managed a sharp catch of his own bowling to dismiss De Kock.

4th - Kohli's fourth wicket is another big name, and it is former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum. The current England Test coach was dismissed of Kohli's bowling in 2014 in a match in Wellington.

5th - Netherlands captain Scott Edwards has become Kohli's fifth ODI wicket. This is also Kohli's first wicket in the World Cup.

Kohli dismissal modes in ODIs

Virat Kohli has got his wickets in two modes thus far. He has got 2 wickets Bowled, while the other three have been Caught.

Kohli Wickets in Other Formats

Virat Kohli also has four wickets in T20Is but is yet to open his account in Tests. The Indian stalwart has also rolled his arm in the IPL and has 4 wickets there as well.