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Players with the Most Ducks in IPL History

A comprehensive list of players with the highest number of ducks (dismissed for 0) in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.

6 itemsUpdated Mar 26, 2026

The Indian Premier League is known for its high-scoring thrill, but even the biggest stars aren't immune to failing to open their account. Ducks (getting out for zero) are an inevitable part of T20 cricket, especially with aggressive batting styles. As of early 2026 (post-IPL 2025), Australia's Glenn Maxwell holds the unwanted record for the most ducks in IPL history.

#	Name	Span	Ducks	Teams	Innings
1	Glenn Maxwell RCB, PBKS, MI, DC Standing at the top with 19 ducks, Glenn Maxwell holds the record for the most ducks in IPL history. Known for his explosive batting, his aggressive approach often leads to early dismissals.	2012-2025	19	DC, KXIP/PBKS, MI, RCB	135
2	Dinesh Karthik RCB, KKR, MI, KXIP, GL, DD With 18 ducks across a long IPL career, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik shares the second spot. His finishing role has seen him face many pressure situations.	2008-2024	18	DD/DC, GL, KKR, KXIP, MI, RCB	234
3	Rohit Sharma MI, Deccan Chargers The Hitman Rohit Sharma also has 18 ducks in 267 innings. Despite being one of the most successful IPL captains and batters with over 7,000 runs, he features high on this list.	2008-2025	18	Deccan Chargers, MI	267
4	Sunil Narine KKR Sunil Narine has been dismissed for a duck 17 times. The West Indian all-rounder often bats lower down the order for Kolkata Knight Riders.	2012-2025	17	KKR	122
5	Piyush Chawla MI, KKR, KXIP, CSK Experienced spinner Piyush Chawla has accumulated 16 ducks while batting in the lower order across multiple franchises.	2008-2024	16	KXIP, KKR, MI, CSK	92
6	Rashid Khan GT, SRH World-class leg-spinner Rashid Khan has 16 ducks, often coming in late to bat in tricky situations.	2017-2025	16	GT, SRH	~70

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 26, 2026.

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