Most Ducks in IPL: In cricket, being dismissed for a duck is a dreaded outcome for any batsman. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is no exception, where the pressure to perform is high, and every run counts.
Let’s take a look at Top 5 Batsmen with Most Ducks in IPL History
| # | Player | Mat | Inn | Ducks | 100s | 50s | Runs | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | 237 | 232 | 16 | 1 | 41 | 6,063 | 109* |
| 2 | Sunil Narine | 157 | 93 | 15 | – | 4 | 1,038 | 75 |
| 3 | Mandeep Singh | 111 | 98 | 15 | – | 6 | 1,706 | 77* |
| 4 | Dinesh Karthik | 238 | 217 | 15 | – | 20 | 4,475 | 97* |
| 5 | Ambati Rayudu | 198 | 182 | 14 | 1 | 22 | 4,273 | 100* |
| 6 | Piyush Chawla | 174 | 84 | 13 | – | – | 607 | 24* |
| 7 | Harbhajan Singh | 163 | 90 | 13 | – | 1 | 833 | 64 |
| 9 | Parthiv Patel | 139 | 137 | 13 | – | 13 | 2,848 | 81 |
| 10 | Ajinkya Rahane | 166 | 154 | 13 | 2 | 30 | 4,298 | 105* |
Top 5 Batsmen with Most Ducks in IPL History
1. Rohit Sharma – 15 Ducks
Rohit Sharma, the present captain of the Indian cricket team, has recorded 16 ducks in his IPL career, which is the highest number of ducks in the history of the tournament. Despite this, he ranks fourth in terms of highest run-scorers, amassing a total of 5966 runs at a respectable average of 30.28.
2. Sunil Narine – 15 Ducks
Sunil Narine, a West Indies spinner, has been a mainstay in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad since 2012. He is known for his economical bowling and has played a vital role in KKR’s two IPL title wins. However, Narine’s batting hasn’t been as successful, as he has also registered 15 ducks in his IPL career so far.
3. Mandeep Singh – 15 Ducks
Mandeep Singh is a top-order batsman who has played for various franchises in the IPL. He has claimed the top spot on this list, having registered a whopping 15 ducks in just 97 innings. Despite this, he boasts an impressive strike rate of 124.01 and has accumulated a total of 1694 runs so far.
Top 5 Batsmen with Most Ducks in IPL History
4. Dinesh Karthik – 15 Ducks
Dinesh Karthik is a wicketkeeper-batsman who has been a constant presence in the IPL since its inception in 2008. While he’s the tournament’s 10th-highest run-scorer with 4386 runs to his name, he has also fallen prey to the dreaded duck 15 times.
Top 5 Batsmen with Most Ducks in IPL History
5. Ambati Rayudu – 14 Ducks
Ambati Rayudu is a middle-order batsman who has played for various franchises in the IPL, including the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He has scored over 4000 runs in the tournament at an average of 28.97 and a strike rate of 127.02. However, he has also been dismissed for a duck 14 times in his IPL career.
Top 5 Batsmen with Most Ducks in IPL History
6. Harbhajan Singh, Parthiv Patel, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, and Piyush Chawla – 13 ducks each
These five players share the fifth spot on the list, having been dismissed for a duck 13 times in their IPL careers. Ambati Rayudu has been a middle-order stalwart for Chennai Super Kings, while Ajinkya Rahane has played for four different teams in the league. Harbhajan Singh and Piyush Chawla have been valuable assets for their respective teams, both with the bat and ball.
Top 5 Batsmen with Most Ducks in IPL History
Being dismissed for a duck is a frustrating experience for any batsman. However, these players have endured this fate multiple times in their IPL careers. While it may not define their overall performances in the league, it is a record that they would likely rather forget.
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