The top 10 players with the most ducks

Here is a list of the top 10 players with the most ducks in One Day International (ODI) cricket, along with some details about each player:

Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)

  • Total Ducks: 34
  • Left-handed batsman and former Sri Lankan captain.
  • Known for his explosive batting and left-arm spin bowling.

Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)

  • Total Ducks: 30
  • All-rounder, known for his aggressive batting and leg-spin bowling.

Inzamam-ul-Haq (Pakistan)

  • Total Ducks: 29
  • Stylish right-handed batsman, former captain of the Pakistan cricket team.
                                         

Wasim Akram (Pakistan)

  • Total Ducks: 28
  • Legendary left-arm fast bowler and all-rounder.

Test Cricket Career: Wasim Akram played Test cricket for Pakistan from 1985 to 2002. He appeared in 104 Test matches, taking 414 wickets at an impressive average of 23.62 runs per wicket. His wicket tally places him among the highest wicket-takers in Test cricket.

One-Day International (ODI) Career: Wasim Akram was a standout performer in ODIs, playing 356 matches and taking 502 wickets. At the time of his retirement, he held the record for the most wickets in ODI cricket, a record that was subsequently surpassed.

Hat-tricks: Wasim Akram is known for his skill in taking hat-tricks in both Test and ODI cricket. He is one of the few bowlers to achieve this feat in both formats.

Fastest to 500 Wickets in ODIs: Wasim Akram was the fastest bowler to reach 500 wickets in ODI cricket, achieving this milestone in just 356 matches.

World Cup Performances: Wasim Akram played a significant role in Pakistan's ICC Cricket World Cup victories in 1992 and was instrumental in leading the team to success. He was the Man of the Match in the 1992 World Cup final.

All-round Abilities: In addition to his exceptional bowling, Wasim Akram was also a useful lower-order batsman. He scored more than 3,000 runs in Test cricket and over 3,700 runs in ODIs.

Multiple Awards: Wasim Akram received numerous awards and accolades during his career, including the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Cricketer of the Year.

Pakistan's Leading Wicket-taker: At the time of his retirement, Wasim Akram was Pakistan's highest wicket-taker in both Test and ODI cricket.

Cricket Hall of Fame: In recognition of his outstanding contributions to cricket, Wasim Akram was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Captaincy: Wasim Akram also served as the captain of the Pakistan cricket team at various points in his career, leading the team in both Test and ODI formats.

Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)

  • Total Ducks: 27
  • World-renowned off-spin bowler, holds several bowling records.

Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka)

  • Total Ducks: 27
  • Left-arm fast-medium bowler, known for his skillful swing and seam bowling.

Zaheer Khan (India)

  • Total Ducks: 26
  • Left-arm fast-medium bowler, played a key role in India's bowling attack.

Anil Kumble (India)

  • Total Ducks: 24
  • Leg-spin bowler, one of India's greatest cricketers.

Harbhajan Singh (India)

  • Total Ducks: 24
  • Off-spin bowler, one of India's most successful spinners.

Shaun Pollock (South Africa)

  • Total Ducks: 24
  • Former South African captain and all-rounder known for his seam bowling and lower-order batting.