Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni recently got out on a golden duck in a game against Punjab Kings. This isn’t the first time Dhoni has been dismissed for a duck in the IPL. As many as six bowlers have previously achieved this feat against him. Focusing on Golden duck, let us give you a brief about the term alongside its type.
Types of ducks in cricket
What is Golden Duck in Cricket?
The rule of Golden Duck occurs when the batter is dismissed on the very first ball that they have faced. Golden duck is used throughout the cricketing world and there are no known variations.
What is Silver Duck in Cricket?
The Silver Duck term is referred when a batter gets out on the second ball he has faced in his innings.
What is Bronze Duck in Cricket?
Just like the medal tally, Bronze Duck is referred when a batter gets out on the third ball of his batting innings.
What is Diamond Duck in Cricket?
One of the worst ways to get out in cricket, a diamond duck happens when a player is dismissed without even facing a single ball. Run outs are usually the reason behind diamond ducks.
Most Golden ducks in IPL
Gujarat Titans spinner, Rashid Khan tops the list of having most golden ducks in IPL. He is followed by Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik and Harbhajan Singh among others.
| Player | Teams | Golden ducks |
| Rashid Khan | SRH. GT | 11 |
| Glenn Maxwell | DD. KXIP, MI, RCB | 9 |
| Dinesh Karthik | DD. KXIP, MI, RCB, GL, KKR | 7 |
| Harbhajan Singh | MI. CSK, KKR | 7 |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 7 |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 7 |
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