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In cricket, "Out on Zero" is also known as a duck. It refers to a situation where a batter gets out without scoring any runs. Whether due to a defensive error, a first-ball dismissal, or a technical mistake, if a player is dismissed before scoring, it is called a "duck." Even top-level players can fall for a duck, especially if they misjudge the first ball or face an exceptionally skilled bowler early on.
As of August 2025, Rohit Sharma has been dismissed for zero a total of 34 times in international cricket (including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is). According to data from HowStat and ESPNcricinfo, here's the breakdown:
Test Matches (Red-ball cricket): Played 67 matches with 6 ducks. He officially retired in April 2025.
ODIs (50-over format): Appeared in around 270–273 matches, recording 16 ducks, making him one of India's top duck scorers-behind only legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
T20 Internationals (Short format): Played 151 innings, with 12 ducks, the highest among current Indian players.
Ducks by Format (As of August 2025):
| Format | Innings Played | Ducks | Notes |
| IPL | ~253 | 18 | Tied with Glenn Maxwell and Dinesh Karthik for most ducks in IPL history |
| T20I | 151 | 12 | |
| ODI | 262–263 | 16 | |
| Test | 116 | 6 |
In total, Rohit Sharma has 34 ducks in international matches (Test + ODI + T20I). When including IPL, his overall duck count exceeds 50.
Despite being a world-class opener known for explosive starts, several factors contribute to Rohit Sharma's ducks:
Aggressive first-ball approach: Rohit often takes on bowlers from the very first ball. This risk-taking style, while entertaining, can backfire if timing or judgment is slightly off-especially against pace and swing.
Bowlers targeting known weaknesses: Certain bowlers, like Khaleel Ahmed (CSK), have dismissed Rohit multiple times with variations. Khaleel's dismissals contributed to Rohit's record 18 IPL ducks. Bowlers who study Rohit's patterns tend to exploit gaps in technique or timing.
Defensive lapses in Test cricket: In red-ball matches, slower pitch conditions and overcast weather can cause movement that challenges even top batters. Technical missteps or delayed footwork under pressure have cost Rohit valuable runs.
Mental pressure and form: During lean phases or high-pressure games, even experienced players like Rohit can fall victim to hesitation or misjudgment, resulting in unexpected early exits.
