Most ducks in IPL: 10 players with most no of ducks in IPL history. Check list
Published on: Jan 29, 2023 4:13 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 13, 2023 2:04 pm IST
Most ducks in IPL: In cricket, a duck refers to a condition where a player is dismissed without scoring any runs. It is an undesirable record for any player and the player with the most number of ducks in IPL history is the current Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, who has been dismissed without scoring runs on 14 occasions. Rohit has represented teams like the Deccan Chargers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians over the years. Take a close look at the 10 batters who have got out for a duck in IPL most times.
Most ducks in IPL
# | Players | Span | Teams represented | Ducks |
1 | Rohit Sharma | 2008-2022 | Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians | 14 |
2 | Piyush Chawla | 2008-2021 | Chennai Super Kings, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 |
3 | Harbhajan Singh | 2008-2021 | Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians | 13 |
4 | Parthiv Patel | 2008-2019 | Chennai Super Kings, Deccan Chargers, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad | 13 |
5 | Ajinkya Rahane | 2008-2022 | Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiant, Rising Pune Supergiants, Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 |
6 | Ambati Rayudu | 2010-2022 | Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians | 13 |
7 | Mandeep Singh | 2010-2020 | Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals | 13 |
8 | Dinesh Karthik | 2008 – 2022 | Delhi Daredevils, Gujarat Lions, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore | 13 |
9 | Manish Pandey | 2008-2022 | Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Pune Warriors, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants | 12 |
10 | Gautam Gambhir | 2008-2018 | Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 |
There are a plethora of players with 13 ducks in IPL history which is the second most after Mumbai Indians’ skipper Rohit Sharma. Piyush Chawla, Harbhajan Singh, Parthiv Patel, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, Mandeep Singh, Dinesh Karthik all have 13 ducks to their name and are among the players with most ducks in IPL. Although these players have had a good IPL career, their frequent ducks have cost their teams on several occasions.
Despite this, they have been able to bounce back and have had successful seasons in the league. It’s worth mentioning that these players have played many more matches than other players who have less ducks, so their duck count is higher. But it’s important to note that it’s a part and parcel of the game and every player goes through this phase.