In the fast-paced game of IPL, big sixes and quick runs often steal the spotlight. But on the flip side, there’s the dreaded “duck” — getting out without scoring a single run. It happens to the best of players, even the legends. While a duck is part of the game, some players have collected more than others. Here’s a look at the top 10 players with the most ducks in IPL, based on official stats.
1. Glenn Maxwell – 19 Ducks
- Teams: Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Matches: 141
- Innings: 135
- Runs: 2819
- Highest Score: 95
- Average: 23.88
- Strike Rate: 155.14
Maxwell plays an attacking game. He goes big from ball one. But when it doesn’t work, he walks back for zero. With 19 ducks, he tops this list.
2. Dinesh Karthik – 18 Ducks
- Teams: Delhi Daredevils, Gujarat Lions, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Matches: 257
- Innings: 234
- Runs: 4842
- Highest Score: 97*
- Average: 26.31
- Strike Rate: 135.36
Karthik is a seasoned finisher. But even he has had 18 ducks – second highest in the IPL.
3. Rohit Sharma – 18 Ducks
- Teams: Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians
- Matches: 265
- Innings: 260
- Runs: 6856
- Highest Score: 109*
- Average: 29.80
- Strike Rate: 131.79
Rohit is a legend. But he’s had his share of failures, too. 18 times, he’s walked back without a run.
4. Sunil Narine – 17 Ducks
- Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders
- Matches: 185
- Innings: 118
- Runs: 1685
- Highest Score: 109
- Average: 17.37
- Strike Rate: 166.66
Narine opens sometimes and swings hard. It works sometimes, but not always. He has 17 ducks.
5. Piyush Chawla – 16 Ducks
- Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians
- Matches: 192
- Innings: 92
- Runs: 624
- Highest Score: 24*
- Average: 11.14
- Strike Rate: 110.83
Chawla is a bowler. He bats down the order. He often gets out going for big hits. That’s why he has 16 ducks.
6. Mandeep Singh – 15 Ducks
- Teams: Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Matches: 111
- Innings: 98
- Runs: 1706
- Highest Score: 77*
- Average: 20.80
- Strike Rate: 122.91
Mandeep has played for many teams. But his form has not been steady. 15 ducks show his struggles.
7. Rashid Khan – 15 Ducks
- Teams: Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Matches: 129
- Innings: 63
- Runs: 567
- Highest Score: 79*
- Average: 14.53
- Strike Rate: 163.40
Rashid is a bowler but hits big sixes too. That risky style brings 15 ducks along with his quick runs.
8. Manish Pandey – 14 Ducks
- Teams: Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Pune Warriors, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Matches: 172
- Innings: 160
- Runs: 3869
- Highest Score: 114*
- Average: 29.09
- Strike Rate: 121.17
Pandey was once a top prospect. But his form has gone up and down. 14 ducks is a big number for a top-order batter.
9. Ambati Rayudu – 14 Ducks
- Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians
- Matches: 204
- Innings: 187
- Runs: 4348
- Highest Score: 100*
- Average: 28.23
- Strike Rate: 127.54
Rayudu has been solid. But even he has had 14 ducks in his IPL career.
10. Harbhajan Singh – 13 Ducks
- Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians
- Matches: 163
- Innings: 90
- Runs: 833
- Highest Score: 64
- Average: 15.71
- Strike Rate: 137.91
Harbhajan is a bowler. But he’s known to hit big. Still, he’s had 13 ducks while swinging for the fences.
And the Duck King is…
Glenn Maxwell – with 19 ducks – leads the list!
He plays bold cricket. He takes risks. And sometimes, it costs him his wicket with no runs to show.
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