Ajinkya Rahane Sets Unwanted Duck Record in IPL 2026
KKR skipper flaps at a delivery, now holds the most ducks as an opener.
Ajinkya Rahane has officially entered the IPL record books, but not for a good reason. In Kolkata Knight Riders' recent triumph over Rajasthan Royals, he bagged a two-ball duck, bringing his total to a staggering 12 ducks as an opener in IPL history. Rahane's dismissal came from a delivery by Nandre Burger that he flapped at, nicking it to the keeper. Talk about a rough day at the office!
The KKR captain has had a rollercoaster of a season. He started strong with a fiery 67 off 40 balls against Mumbai Indians, but since then, it’s been a series of single-digit scores. With an average of just 25.33 across seven matches, Rahane's form has been a hot topic, alongside his questionable captaincy decisions that have drawn criticism.
Despite Rahane’s struggles, KKR finally bagged their first win of IPL 2026, thanks to a solid performance from Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy, who pulled the team out of a tight spot with an unbeaten partnership. With this victory, KKR leapfrogged the Mumbai Indians, but Rahane's record might just be the headline that overshadows it all.
As the season rolls on, fans will be keen to see if Rahane can shake off this unwanted record and find his groove at the top of the order. Can he stop the duck parade? Stay tuned!
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