Even the best players have their bad days at the crease. For those who don’t know, A “duck” refers to a player getting out without scoring a single run. Here’s a list of the Players with Most Ducks in IPL History, showcasing their career stats along with the number of ducks they’ve collected.

Most Ducks in IPL History

1. Glenn Maxwell – 18 Ducks

• Teams: DC, KXIP, MI, RCB
• Matches: 134 | Innings: 129 | Runs: 2771
• Average: 24.74 | Strike Rate: 156.73
• Highest Score: 95
• 4s: 232 | 6s: 160
• Maxwell’s explosive batting often sees him taking risks, leading to a fair share of ducks.

2. Dinesh Karthik – 18 Ducks

• Teams: DC, GL, KKR, KXIP, MI, RCB
• Matches: 257 | Innings: 234 | Runs: 4842
• Average: 26.31 | Strike Rate: 135.36
• Highest Score: 97*
• 4s: 466 | 6s: 161
• Karthik, a dependable middle-order finisher, has encountered a few low scores despite his consistency.

3. Rohit Sharma – 17 Ducks

• Teams: DCH, MI
• Matches: 257 | Innings: 252 | Runs: 6628
• Average: 29.72 | Strike Rate: 131.14
• Highest Score: 109*
• 4s: 599 | 6s: 280
• Rohit, one of the most successful IPL captains, occasionally gets dismissed early, despite his impressive career.

4. Piyush Chawla – 16 Ducks

• Teams: CSK, KKR, KXIP, MI
• Matches: 192 | Innings: 92 | Runs: 624
• Average: 11.14 | Strike Rate: 110.83
• Highest Score: 24*
• 4s: 56 | 6s: 20
• Despite his success as a bowler, Chawla has faced 16 ducks in his IPL journey.

5. Sunil Narine – 16 Ducks

• Teams: KKR
• Matches: 177 | Innings: 110 | Runs: 1534
• Average: 17.04 | Strike Rate: 165.83
• Highest Score: 109
• 4s: 164 | 6s: 97
• The legendary all-rounder Narine has been out for a duck 16 times, even though he’s known for his powerful batting at times.

6. Rashid Khan – 15 Ducks

• Teams: GT, SRH
• Matches: 121 | Innings: 60 | Runs: 545
• Average: 14.72 | Strike Rate: 161.72
• Highest Score: 79*
• 4s: 39 | 6s: 38
• Rashid Khan has been a crucial bowler, but his batting has seen him dismissed for a duck 15 times.

7. Mandeep Singh – 15 Ducks

• Teams: DC, KKR, KXIP, PBKS, RCB
• Matches: 111 | Innings: 98 | Runs: 1706
• Average: 20.80 | Strike Rate: 122.91
• Highest Score: 77*
• 4s: 176 | 6s: 38
• Mandeep Singh has had a steady career but has faced 15 ducks in his IPL tenure.

8. Manish Pandey – 14 Ducks

• Teams: DC, KKR, LSG, MI, PWI, RCB, SRH
• Matches: 171 | Innings: 159 | Runs: 3850
• Average: 29.16 | Strike Rate: 121.10
• Highest Score: 114*
• 4s: 335 | 6s: 110
• Despite being one of the most reliable batsmen, Pandey has had a few duck-filled outings in the IPL.

9. Ambati Rayudu – 14 Ducks

• Teams: CSK, MI
• Matches: 204 | Innings: 187 | Runs: 4348
• Average: 28.23 | Strike Rate: 127.54
• Highest Score: 100*
• 4s: 359 | 6s: 173
• Rayudu’s solid batting has seen occasional early exits, making him one of the players with the most ducks.

10. Harbhajan Singh – 13 Ducks

• Teams: CSK, KKR, MI
• Matches: 163 | Innings: 90 | Runs: 833
• Average: 15.71 | Strike Rate: 137.91
• Highest Score: 64
• 4s: 79 | 6s: 42
• Harbhajan has faced several ducks, although his contributions with the ball have been significant.

Even the most accomplished IPL players are not immune to the occasional duck, but it’s the consistency in their overall game that continues to make them stars in the league.

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