Most Ducks in IPL History

Ambati Rayudu

A six-time IPL winner, Ambati Rayudu recorded 15 ducks during his illustrious IPL career, a tally that reflects his approach across various batting positions. Despite these scoreless outings, Rayudu retired as a six-time IPL champion with over 4,300 runs, 1 century, and 22 fifties.

Manish Pandey

Manish Pandey has recorded 15 ducks across his IPL career, a statistic that highlights the nature of his role in the middle order. As the first Indian to ever score an IPL century, Pandey has often been tasked with accelerating the scoring rate under pressure for several IPL franchises.

Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane has recorded 15 ducks in his IPL career, a surprising tally for a player known for his technique and anchoring role. Despite these scoreless outings, Rahane remains a league stalwart with over 4,600 runs, 2 centuries, and 30 fifties, proving that his aggressive tactical shifts.

Mandeep Singh

Former batter Mandeep Singh recorded 15 ducks in his IPL career. His ducks primarily occurred while batting in the top and middle order, where he often struggled to convert starts or fell early, but has still amassed over 1,700 runs across 111 matches, featuring 6 half-centuries.

Piyush Chawla

Like Rashid Khan, Piyush Chawla recorded 16 ducks across his extensive IPL career, a figure that reflects his long tenure as a leg-spinner batting in the lower order. Despite these ducks, Chawla remains one of the league's most successful bowlers, while contributing over 600 runs.

Rashid Khan

Afghan spinner Rashid Khan has recorded 16 ducks in his IPL career, a statistic driven by his role as a lower-order 'finisher'. While his high-risk cameos often result in early exits, they have also produced over 600 runs at a massive strike rate exceeding 165, including a memorable 79.

Rohit Sharma

Tied second, Rohit Sharma has recorded 18 ducks across his storied career. Despite these unusual statistics, 'Hitman' remains one of the league's most successful icons, having captained Mumbai Indians to five titles and amassing over 7,100 career runs with 2 centuries and 50 fifties.

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik was dismissed without scoring a single run 18 times across 257 matches throughout his IPL career. This record is primarily a result of his longevity in the league and his role as a lower-order finisher, where he is often forced to play high-risk shots upon arrival at the crease.

Sunil Narine

Behind Maxwell, West Indies and KKR great Sunil Narine has been dismissed for a duck 18 times in his career. While his aggressive approach has led to many early exits, it has also produced 1,650+ runs at a staggering career strike rate of over 160, including an iconic century in 2024.

Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell holds the dubious record for the most ducks in IPL history, having been dismissed for no run 19 times in 141 matches. Notably, his 19th duck occurred during the 2025 IPL season while playing for Punjab Kings, a factor that preceded his decision to move to the PSL in 2026.