The T20 World Cup 2024 is just around the corner and is scheduled to start on June 2. This time the tournament will be played in the USA and West Indies, and fans are expecting a thrilling competition. However, there is a record that no players want to compete for – most ducks in T20 World Cup history.
1. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)
The legendary Pakistani player, Shahid Afridi is known for his explosive batting in all cricket formats. But he tops the list for the most ducks in the T20 World Cup history with 5 ducks in 34 innings. His T20 World Cup career spanned from 2007-2016, where he has scored 546 runs at a splendid strike rate of 154.23.
An embarrassing compilation of Shahid Afridi going back to the pavilion with ducks. pic.twitter.com/0EMJa5nXDB
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2. TM Dilsham (Sri Lanka)
Tilakratane Dilshan, the dashing opener of Sri Lanka’s batting line up is famous in the world of cricket for his elegant strokeplay. Dilshan is placed second in this unwanted record list with 5 ducks in 35 innings. While he is 2nd in the most ducks in T20 World Cup, he also features 3rd in the list of most fours in the T20 World Cup history with 101 fours. The right-haned batter’s T20 World Cup career started in 2007 and ended in 2016. During his career he amassed 897 runs.
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3. GH Dockrell (Ireland)
George Dockrell is an all-rounder in Ireland team. He has played 16 matches in T20 World Cup from 2016 to 2022. He has got out on ducks 4 time during his career in T20 World Cup and stands 3rd in the list. With the bat Dockrell has scored just 100 runs.
4. CS MacLeod (Scotland)
While Macleod is a top order batter, he has played only 13 matches for Scotland. His T20 World Cup career started in 2009 and since then he has played 11 innings and got out on ducks 4 times. Meanwhile, he has scored just 93 runs in his career.
5. RE van der Merwe (Netherlands)
Roelof Erasmus van der Merwe is a bowling all rounder for Netherlands. Notably, he has also played international cricket with South African cricket team. His T20 World Cup career started way back in 2009 since then he has played 21 matches till 2022 T20 World Cup. In 13 innings he got out on duck for 4 times.
These are some of the names who have most ducks in T20 World Cup history but there are some other notable name too who have got out for zero several times in their T20 World Cup career. Lendl Simmons of West Indies (4 ducks in 14 matches), Sanath Jayasuriya (4 ducks in 18 matches), and Andre Russell (4 ducks in 22 matches) are some names among others who features in this unwanted record list.
