10 Most Embarrassing IPL Records That Players Wish Never Happened

By Priyanka Roshan | April 7, 2025

10 Most Embarrassing IPL Records That Players Wish Never Happened

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continues to bring thrilling highs—but also unforgettable lows. Amidst towering sixes and hat-tricks lie moments players would rather erase. Here are IPL’s most embarrassing records.

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Even legends misfire. In IPL 2025, Dhoni took 19 balls to hit his first boundary vs Delhi—his slowest ever start and a rare scratchy knock from Thala.

1. MS Dhoni – 19 Balls for First Boundary (2025)

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Opening in IPL 2025 for KKR, Moeen crawled to 4 off 11 vs Rajasthan Royals. It was among the slowest knocks by a KKR opener—completely out of rhythm.

2. Moeen Ali’s Powerplay Nightmare for KKR (2025)

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Maxwell’s golden duck vs Gujarat in IPL 2025 marked his 19th overall—surpassing Rohit and DK. Not the kind of record a player of his talent wants remembered.

3. Glenn Maxwell – Most Ducks in IPL History (2025)

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Returning in IPL 2025, Archer leaked 76 runs in 4 overs vs Sunrisers—now the worst-ever figures in IPL history. A nightmare spell from a world-class bowler.

4. Jofra Archer – Most Expensive Spell Ever (2025)

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Turner began his IPL career in 2019 with three consecutive ducks. Including T20s before, he had five in a row—setting a record no batter dreams of owning.

5. Ashton Turner’s Duck Hat-Trick (2019)

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In 2018, Thampi was hammered for 70 runs in 4 overs against RCB. No wickets. Just relentless punishment. A record-breaking low for the Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer.

6. Basil Thampi – 0/70 vs RCB (2018)

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RCB’s powerful lineup collapsed for just 49 runs in 2017—still the lowest IPL total. Not one player crossed double digits. A dark day in Bengaluru’s cricket history.

7. RCB’s 49 All Out vs KKR (2017)

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Mumbai posted 212; Delhi crumbled to 66. The result? A 146-run loss—the biggest in IPL history. Just three players crossed 10 runs. A historic humiliation for Delhi.

8. Delhi’s 146-Run Defeat to Mumbai (2017)

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Gambhir, KKR’s trusted skipper, began IPL 2014 with three straight ducks. He faced 13 balls without scoring. Fans and critics alike were stunned by the shocking slump.

9. Gambhir’s Triple-Duck Nightmare (2014)

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In a wild 2008 clash, Deccan Chargers bowled 28 extras—including 16 wides and 12 no-balls. It’s still among the most undisciplined bowling displays ever in the IPL.

10. Deccan Chargers’ 28 Extras vs KKR (2008)

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