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September 29, 2024
Do you know which player has the most ducks in IPL history? You might be surprised by some of the big names on this list.
In the fast-paced Indian Premier League (IPL), where sixes and boundaries are the norm, a “duck” means a batter got out without scoring any runs. While some players have left a mark with impressive scores, others hold the unfortunate record of getting the most ducks—considered one of the worst achievements in cricket.
Interestingly, some players who have recorded ducks have also scored some of the fastest fifties in the IPL. Having the most ducks is definitely a negative aspect of a player’s career.
If you’re curious about which players top this unwanted list, we have compiled the complete list of ducks in IPL history. Let’s take a look!
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Players | Innings | Ducks |
KD Karthik (DC/GL/KKR/KXIP/MI/RCB) | 232 | 18 |
GJ Maxwell (DC/KXIP/MI/RCB) | 127 | 17 |
RG Sharma (DCH/MI) | 251 | 17 |
PP Chawla (CSK/KKR/KXIP/MI) | 92 | 16 |
SP Narine (KKR) | 108 | 16 |
Rashid Khan (GT/SRH) | 60 | 15 |
Mandeep Singh (DC/KKR/KXIP/PBKS/RCB) | 98 | 15 |
MK Pandey (DC/KKR/LSG/MI/PWI/RCB/SRH) | 159 | 14 |
AT Rayudu (CSK/MI) | 187 | 14 |
Harbhajan Singh (CSK/KKR/MI) | 90 | 13 |
PA Patel (CSK/DCH/Kochi/MI/RCB/SRH) | 137 | 13 |
AM Rahane (CSK/DC/KKR/MI/RPS/RR) | 170 | 13 |
G Gambhir (DC/KKR) | 152 | 12 |
R Ashwin (CSK/DC/KXIP/RPS/RR) | 92 | 11 |
SV Samson (DC/RR) | 161 | 11 |
DA Warner (DC/SRH) | 184 | 11 |
S Dhawan (DC/DCH/MI/PBKS/SRH) | 221 | 11 |
A Mishra (DC/DCH/LSG/SRH) | 57 | 10 |
AB de Villiers (DC/RCB) | 170 | 10 |
V Kohli (RCB) | 242 | 10 |
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Curious about which players hold the record for the most ducks in IPL history? Let’s dive in!
You guessed it! Dinesh Karthik tops the list with a staggering 18 ducks in his IPL career. He even added to this record in IPL 2024, where he was caught out for a duck during RCB’s home game against DC.
Get ready to be surprised! The renowned Hitman, Rohit Sharma, known for his powerful hitting, has also made a name for himself with his ducks. After 16 years in the IPL, he has recorded 17 ducks, adding an unexpected twist to his impressive career.
The Australian batsman, known for his big scores, has played 127 innings and has matched Rohit Sharma’s record for the most ducks in IPL, totaling 17.
It’s important to note that while these players may have the highest number of ducks, they also possess the skill to score some of the fastest centuries in IPL.
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Now, it’s important to distinguish between regular ducks and golden ducks in the IPL. A batter who gets out on the very first ball they face without scoring any runs is said to have a ‘golden duck.’
Rashid Khan holds the record for the most golden ducks in IPL history. Let’s take a look at the complete list!
Player Name | Teams | Golden Ducks |
Rashid Khan | SRH, GT | 11 |
Glenn Maxwell | DD, KXIP, MI, RCB | 9 |
Dinesh Karthik | DD, KXIP, MI, RCB, GL, KKR | 7 |
Harbhajan Singh | MI, CSK, KKR | 7 |
Sunil Narine | KKR | 7 |
Virat Kohli | RCB | 7 |
No. | Player | Team | Matches | Innings | Ducks |
1 | Glenn Maxwell | RCB | 8 | 7 | 3 |
2 | Harshal Patel | PBKS | 13 | 4 | 2 |
3 | Mitchell Starc | KKR | 11 | 5 | 2 |
4 | Piyush Chawla | MI | 10 | 6 | 2 |
5 | Naman Dhir | Mi | 6 | 6 | 2 |
6 | Mahipal Lomror | RCB | 8 | 8 | 2 |
7 | Suryakumar Yada | MI | 10 | 10 | 2 |
8 | Ishan Kishan | MI | 13 | 13 | 2 |
9 | Shashank Singh | PBKS | 13 | 13 | 2 |
10 | Shivam Dube | CSK | 13 | 13 | 2 |
Rank | Player | Ducks | Matches | Team |
1 | Dinesh Karthik | 5 | 15 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
2 | Jos Buttler | 5 | 14 | Rajasthan Royals |
3 | Rohit Sharma | 4 | 15 | Mumbai Indians |
4 | Nicholas Pooran | 4 | 12 | Lucknow Super Giants |
5(TIED) | Shikhar Dhawan | 3 | 14 | Punjab Kings |
5(TIED) | Eoin Morgan | 3 | 9 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
Without a doubt, the title for the most ducks in IPL history belongs to wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik. Throughout his 17-season IPL career, Karthik has been dismissed without scoring a run an astonishing 18 times.
As of now, Glenn Maxwell from RCB holds the record for the most ducks this season, having been dismissed for a duck 3 times in just 7 innings.
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