On March 25, in an IPL 2025 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Glenn Maxwell, the well-known Australian all-rounder, stepped up to bat for Punjab Kings at number five. Unfortunately, it wasn’t his day, as he got out without scoring any runs, marking a golden duck. R Sai Kishore bowled to Maxwell, who attempted a reverse sweep but didn’t make contact, leaving him trapped in front of the stumps.
This unfortunate dismissal was the 19th time Maxwell has walked back to the pavilion without scoring in his IPL career. This stat has placed him at the top of the list for the most ducks in IPL history. Over his 135 matches in the league, Maxwell has accumulated this undesirable record. Hot on his heels are Rohit Sharma and Dinesh Karthik, both of whom have racked up 18 ducks each.
Here’s a quick look at the players with the most ducks in IPL history:
| Player | Teams Played For | Unwanted Record (Ducks) |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | DC, MI, PBKS, RCB | 19 |
| Rohit Sharma | HDC, MI | 18 |
| Dinesh Karthik | DC, GL, KKR, PBKS, MI, RCB | 18 |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 16 |
| Piyush Chawla | CSK, KKR, PBKS, MI | 16 |
On that day, Maxwell became the fourth player from Punjab Kings to get out, arriving at the crease after the dismissal of Azmatullah Omarzai, but his contribution didn’t help the team. After Maxwell’s wicket, Shreyas Iyer came in and built a partnership with Marcus Stoinis, adding 57 runs for the fifth wicket. Iyer was in great form and shone as the leading performer for Punjab Kings.
The 30-year-old right-hander from Mumbai had a fantastic game, which he capped off with an unbeaten 97 runs. He faced 42 balls and smashed five fours and an impressive nine sixes, showcasing his batting prowess. His brilliant performance helped Punjab post a hefty total of 243/5, a score that ultimately secured them the victory.
For his outstanding efforts, Iyer earned the Player of the Match award. Having been signed for a whopping Rs 26.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, he definitely made his price tag worth it. Looking ahead, Iyer aims to keep this momentum going and help Punjab Kings secure a playoff spot this season.
The last time Punjab played in the playoffs was back in 2014, when George Bailey, the former Australian captain and current chief selector, was leading the team. It’s been a long wait for the PBKS fans, and with Iyer’s form, they hope to see their team make a strong playoff push this year.
