The countdown to IPL 2024 has begun, with matches kicking off on March 28. Amid the hype, a closer look at historical data reveals some eye-popping records – particularly the batsmen who’ve suffered the most golden ducks and outright zeros.
Glenn Maxwell holds the dubious honor of most ducks in IPL history: 19 in 141 games. The Punjab Kings star, celebrated for his pyrotechnics, has often started innings disastrously but redeemed himself with match-defining blasts.
In a tie for second, Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma both own 18 ducks. Karthik’s 257 matches yield 4,842 runs at 135 SR – proof that volume doesn’t shield from early dismissals. Sharma, Mumbai’s talisman, shares the pain despite his trophy cabinet.
Sunil Narine, the Kolkata Knight Riders enigma, logs 17 ducks over 189 outings. His batting fireworks – a ton and seven half-centuries in 1,780 runs at 166 SR – overshadow the flops.
Rashid Khan (16 ducks, 136 matches, 585 runs @ 160 SR) and Piyush Chawla (also 16) follow closely. Rashid’s leg-spin wizardry makes his batting struggles forgivable.
Mandeep Singh rounds the top six with 15 ducks in 111 games and 1,706 runs at 122 SR. IPL’s unpredictability shines through: heroes falter first ball, reminding us why T20 captivates. As new season dawns, will these records tumble?