The IPL has witnessed breathtaking centuries and record-breaking partnerships, but beneath the glamour lies a less celebrated side: batsmen dismissed for ducks. These golden ducks and first-ball exits have haunted even the most prolific scorers. Let’s dive into the leaderboard of IPL’s most frequent zero scorers.
Glenn Maxwell tops the charts with 19 ducks in 141 matches spanning 2012-2025. The Big Show’s IPL ledger reads 2,819 runs at 23.88, fueled by 18 fifties, 237 fours, and 161 sixes across five teams—a testament to his match-winning cameos despite the early departures.
Dinesh Karthik, with 257 matches under his belt from 2008-2024, notched 4,842 runs at 26.31, including 466 fours and 161 sixes. His 18 ducks reflect the pressures of finishing innings for various franchises.
Rohit Sharma’s 272 games yield 7,046 runs, two tons, 47 fifties, 640 boundaries, and 302 sixes. Yet, 18 ducks mar his otherwise stellar record, often in high-pressure chases.
Sunil Narine’s aggressive top-order role in 122 matches (2012-2025) brought 1,780 runs at 17.62, a hundred, and seven fifties, but 17 ducks highlight the risks of his unorthodox approach.
Rashid Khan’s 136 outings since 2017 include 585 runs at 13.92 and a fifty, paired with 16 ducks. Piyush Chawla equals that in 192 matches with 624 runs, 56 fours, and 20 sixes.
This quirky stat sheet emphasizes T20’s unforgiving nature. While these players have dazzled with big hits, their duck tallies serve as reminders that consistency is the ultimate challenge in the IPL arena.