Rohit Sharma Equals Glenn Maxwell’s Record for Most IPL Ducks
Rohit Sharma tied the record for the most ducks in Indian Premier League history during the Mumbai Indians’ season-ending defeat to the Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium. The former Mumbai Indians captain recorded his 19th scoreless innings, matching Glenn Maxwell at the top of the unwanted list.
Dramatic Dismissal Triggers Mumbai Collapse
Chasing a target of 206, Mumbai Indians needed a strong start. Instead, England international Jofra Archer delivered a precise outswinger that caught the outside edge of Sharma’s bat, landing safely in the gloves of wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. This early breakthrough sparked a severe top-order collapse, reducing the five-time champions to 38 for 4 inside the powerplay.
Archer delivered a complete all-round performance to secure the final playoff spot for the Rajasthan Royals. Before his lethal opening spell, he smashed 32 runs off just 15 deliveries. He finished with bowling figures of 3 for 17, efficiently knocking Mumbai out of contention.
Most Ducks in IPL History
Sharma’s latest dismissal alters the historical statistics for the tournament. Here are the players with the highest number of scoreless dismissals:
| Player | Ducks | Franchises Represented |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 19 | Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians |
| Glenn Maxwell | 19 | DC, MI, PBKS, RCB |
| Dinesh Karthik | 17 | DC, GL, KKR, MI, PBKS, RCB |
| Piyush Chawla | 16 | CSK, KKR, MI, PBKS |
For official historical player statistics, visit the official IPL records page.
Rohit Sharma’s Season Performance
Despite the unfortunate record, Sharma produced solid numbers when available. Injury issues limited his participation to nine matches this season, which disrupted Mumbai’s stability at the top of the order.
- Matches Played: 9
- Runs Scored: 283
- Batting Average: 35.38
- Strike Rate: 157.22
Mumbai Indians concluded their campaign in ninth place on the points table. For comprehensive match coverage and tournament standings, consult ESPN Cricinfo and the BCCI official website.