Rohit Sharma sets an unwanted record by topping the list of India's batters with the most ducks.

On Thursday, India defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in the first Twenty20 International in Mohali.

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After a lengthy absence, Rohit Sharma made his T20I comeback, however he didn't have a good game as he was out for 0 in the opening over.

He has increased India's unfavourable record of most ducks in Twenty20 Internationals.

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Nobody likes to score a big 0 in cricket. However, because of the structure of the game, batters will get out on strikes more frequently in T20s than in any other format.

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In the opening Twenty20 International of the three-match series against Afghanistan in Mohali, the captain of India scored another duck while being out for zero.

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He now has the most ducks of any Indian in this format with 11 overall in Twenty20 Internationals.

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In 141 innings, Rohit has attained this undesired record.

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India against Afghanistan , 1st T20I: India wins 1-0 thanks to a six-wicket victory led by Shivam Dube.

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