Rohit Sharma Equals IPL Record for Most Ducks
Quick Look
- Rohit Sharma registered his 19th IPL duck, equaling Glenn Maxwell's record, during Mumbai Indians' loss to Rajasthan Royals.
- Despite this, Sharma scored 283 runs in nine games this season.
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Why It Matters
Rohit Sharma's IPL 2026 campaign ended with a duck against Rajasthan Royals, marking his 19th in the tournament's history, equaling Glenn Maxwell's record. This dismissal contributed to Mumbai Indians' struggles and their ninth-place finish.
Rohit Sharma endured a disappointing end to his IPL 2026 campaign after registering an unwanted record during Mumbai Indians’ defeat to Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium.
The MI opener was dismissed for a duck by Jofra Archer, a wicket that also saw him equal the record for the most ducks in IPL history. Rohit now has 19 ducks in the tournament, level with Glenn Maxwell at the top of the list.
Most ducks in IPL history:
19 — Glenn Maxwell
19 — Rohit Sharma
18 — Dinesh Karthik
18 — Sunil Narine
16 — Piyush Chawla
16 — Rashid Khan
Rohit’s dismissal came in dramatic fashion. Archer produced a superb outswinger that moved sharply away from the MI batter, forcing an outside edge through to wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel.
The early breakthrough triggered a collapse as Mumbai Indians slipped to 38 for 4 during the chase of 206.
While the duck added an unwanted statistic to Rohit’s record, the former MI captain still had a decent individual season despite missing multiple matches through injury. Across nine games in IPL 2026, Rohit scored 283 runs at an average of 35.38 and a strike rate of 157.22.
However, his absence and inconsistent availability became one of the reasons Mumbai Indians struggled badly throughout the campaign. The five-time champions never found stability at the top and eventually finished ninth on the points table after another disappointing defeat.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals sealed the final playoff spot thanks to Archer’s all-round brilliance. The England star smashed 32 off 15 balls before returning figures of 3 for 17 to knock MI out and send RR into the playoffs.
Open Questions
- Will Rohit Sharma's record impact his future captaincy or team selection?
- How will Mumbai Indians rebuild after a disappointing season?
- What is the long-term impact of Jofra Archer's all-round performance on Rajasthan Royals' playoff chances?
