Star Players with most Ducks in IPL
Getting a duck in a cricket match is genuinely an unwanted sight for any batter. Talking about ducks, each player might have scored a duck at least once in their career.
Image credit: PA Images Rohit Sharma and his duck'sBut some players have this unwanted record of getting the most ducks in the IPL. Six names jointly hold the record for getting the most ducks in the most incredible T20 league - 13 in IPL! Let us discuss the five big names from this list, and I am sure that these names will keep you stunned!
5. HARBHAJAN SINGH
Known for his excellent off-spin bowling, Harbhajan Singh holds the record for getting a duck 13 times! Despite these ducks, he has scored 833 runs in 163 matches. The all-rounder has pretty good batting skills and has contributed to his team in numerous instances. Harbhajan has played for various franchises such as MI, CSK, and KKR.
4. PARTHIV PATEL
With his wicket-keeping, Parthiv Patel has also earned great fame with his explosive knocks and impressive batting technique. But despite being a great batsman, Parthiv Patel also holds the record for getting the most zeroes. He incurred 13 ducks in 139 matches! Playing for numerous franchises such as Chennai Super Kings, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Mumbai Indians, Parthiv Patel has scored 2,848 runs with the highest score of 81.
3. AMBATI RAYUDU
The Indian skipper, very well known for his quick and destructive batting style, also ranks on this list. Ambati Rayudu, too, holds the record for 13 ducks in 175 IPL matches. Although, this record couldn’t let his fame drop, and he has been a star batter for his current franchise, Chennai Super Kings. Rayudu, with his destructive performance, scored a total of 3,971 runs in 167 innings with the highest score of 100*.
2. AJINKYA RAHANE
When we talk about a composed and technical player, how can we miss Rahane’s name! He’s mostly known for his safe and technical batting, although this record is unfortunate for him. But despite his sophisticated batting, Ajinkya Rahane ranks in getting most ducks. In his 145 innings, Rahane has failed to score 13 times, which is not a good statistic for his prestige.
He has contributed to various franchises such as Mumbai Indians, Rising Pune Supergiant, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and Kolkata Knight Riders. In his 145 innings, he has scored a massive total of 4,013 runs with a high score of 105*.
If Rahane’s name in this list amazed you, then number one is undoubtedly going to be a surprise for you.
1. ROHIT SHARMA
‘Hitman’ Sharma! Can you even imagine this name on this list? Surely not! But it’s true! Rohit Sharma jointly holds the record for the most ducks in IPL. In his 212 innings, the skipper has incurred 13 ducks. One of the greatest names in modern-day cricket, Rohit Sharma’s name in this list is quite unfortunate for him and his fans. Known for his terrific batting style and explosive pull-shots, the skipper, has scored 5,665 runs, which is third-most by any player! His crucial knocks during critical situations have proved an excellent wonder for his team. He has played for Deccan Chargers and is currently the captain of the most successful franchise, Mumbai Indians.
Although scoring big runs for these players has not been a big deal, becoming part of this not-so-elite list is unfortunate for the star players. Such ups and downs are part of a journey, and these ducks don’t drop their glory in the field of cricket! According to you, whose name was the most unexpected on the list?