The Indian Premier League (IPL) has produced countless moments of glory and excitement over the years, but it has also been witness to some truly embarrassing records. From the greatest players experiencing crushing failures to some of the most expensive spells of bowling, IPL history has seen it all.
One such record that stands out is that of Indian cricket team’s vice-captain, Rohit Sharma. Despite being one of the most prolific batsmen in IPL history, Rohit has also endured some rather humiliating moments. In fact, he holds the record for the most number of ducks in the tournament’s history. The Mumbai Indians skipper has been dismissed without scoring a single run a staggering 14 times in the IPL.
Another embarrassing record was set by young Punjab Kings bowler Arshdeep Singh. The left-arm pacer was at the receiving end of a brutal assault during a match against the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021. Arshdeep’s spell of four overs saw him concede a whopping 35 runs in just one over, which is the most expensive over in IPL history.
Here are some of the most embarrassing records in IPL history in pictures:
- Rohit Sharma’s 14 ducks in IPL history
- Praveen Kumar’s four consecutive wides in the first over of the IPL
- Yusuf Pathan’s golden duck in the IPL final
- Royal Challengers Bangalore’s lowest total in IPL history – 49 all out
- Ravindra Jadeja’s spell of 0-57 in four overs
- Arshdeep Singh’s most expensive over in IPL history – 35 runs in one over
- Ishant Sharma’s spell of 0-66 in four overs
These records serve as a reminder that even the best players can falter, and the IPL has a knack for producing moments that can be both thrilling and cringe-worthy. Nevertheless, they also remind us of the unpredictability of the game and why it remains so fascinating.
