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List of Most Ducks in IPL History

A complete list of batters with the most golden ducks (dismissed for 0) in IPL history, reflecting the high risk of the T20 format.

5 itemsUpdated Mar 23, 2026

Golden ducks in the IPL reflect a combination of aggressive shot selection, the pressure of T20 cricket, and the sheer volume of innings played. The players with the most ducks in IPL are predictably those who have played the most innings — Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and other high-volume batters. Lower-order hitters who are sent in with the specific brief to attack — like Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell — also accumulate ducks through their aggressive approach.

#	Name	Team	Ducks	Matches	Nationality
1	Rohit Sharma — 20+ Ducks Mumbai Indians \| Most Ducks Among High-Volume Openers Rohit Sharma has been dismissed for duck 20+ times in the IPL — a function of both his aggressive batting at the top of the order and his extraordinary volume of innings (272 matches). His duck rate is still among the lowest for any player with this many innings.	Mumbai Indians	20+	272	Indian
2	MS Dhoni — 18+ Ducks Chennai Super Kings \| Despite Low Duck Rate MS Dhoni has been dismissed for 0 approximately 18 times in IPL despite batting primarily as a finisher at number 6-7. His duck rate per innings is relatively low, but his longevity of 274 matches has inevitably produced multiple zeros.	Chennai Super Kings	18+	274	Indian
3	Virat Kohli — 15+ Ducks Royal Challengers Bengaluru Virat Kohli has been dismissed for 0 approximately 15 times across 266 IPL matches — a relatively low duck rate for an opener who plays aggressive cricket. His consistency means ducks are rare events that generate enormous attention.	RCB	15+	266	Indian
4	Kieron Pollard — 18+ Ducks Mumbai Indians \| Aggressive Finisher Kieron Pollard's 18+ ducks in IPL reflect his aggressive batting philosophy — he was always willing to risk a first-ball dismissal in pursuit of a boundary. His duck rate is higher than most batters because he plays with extreme aggression from ball one.	Mumbai Indians	18+	200+	West Indian
5	Andre Russell — 15+ Ducks Kolkata Knight Riders \| Power Hitter Andre Russell's aggressive hitting approach means he has accumulated 15+ ducks in IPL despite typically only facing 10-20 balls per innings. His 'hit or get out' strategy produces both spectacular performances and occasional first-ball dismissals.	Kolkata Knight Riders	15+	—	West Indian

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 23, 2026.

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