On March 23, 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) faced Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2025 season opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. It was a big day for MI captain Rohit Sharma, but not all the news was good. While he became the second-most capped player in IPL history, he also tied an unwanted record by scoring his 18th duck in the tournament. This happened during a tough start for MI against CSK’s bowling attack.
Rohit Sharma walked out to bat in the first over. However, he faced trouble right away. CSK’s fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed dismissed him for a duck after just four balls. Rohit couldn’t score a single run, and Khaleel celebrated as the ball hit the stumps. This duck marked Rohit’s 18th in the IPL, tying him with Dinesh Karthik and Glenn Maxwell for the most ducks in the league’s history. Piyush Chawla and Sunil Narine follow with 16 ducks each. Although it was a disappointing moment, Rohit still achieved something special by playing his 258th IPL match, overtaking Karthik’s 257 games. Only MS Dhoni, with 265 matches, has played more.
The Unwanted Record
Scoring a duck means getting out without scoring any runs, and it’s something no batsman wants. For Rohit, this was his first T20 match since leading India to the T20 World Cup 2024 title against South Africa in Barbados. Fans expected a strong return, but Khaleel’s quick bowling caught him off guard. Now, with 18 ducks, Rohit shares this unwanted record with Karthik and Maxwell. It’s a rare low point for a player known for his big scores and leadership. Despite this, his overall IPL record remains impressive, and this moment doesn’t erase his past success.
No one talks about how bad Rohit Sharma the batter has been in IPL. In last 11 seasons of IPL, Rohit Sharma has never crossed 500 runs mark and & scored 400+ only 4 times out of 11.
Big players often scores 600 and at times cross even 700/800 but Rohit is failing to get 500+!! pic.twitter.com/m9KoULhkTu
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) March 23, 2025
Even with the duck, Rohit’s IPL career is full of highlights. He started playing in 2008 with Deccan Chargers but soon became the heart of Mumbai Indians. Over 17 seasons, he has scored 6,628 runs, including two centuries, with an average of 29.72. He’s also taken over 100 catches and bowled in his early years, showing his all-round skills. Most importantly, Rohit has led MI to five IPL titles, a record no other captain matches. His 258 matches now place him just behind Dhoni, proving his long-lasting impact on the league. So, while the duck was a setback, it’s just a small part of his amazing journey.
For MI fans, Rohit’s duck might feel like a blow, but his history suggests he’ll recover. He’s faced ups and downs before and always found a way to shine. Plus, reaching 258 matches shows how much he’s given to the IPL.
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