The IPL is celebrated for its legendary run-scorers, but even the biggest stars have had their off days. Here’s a look at 8 IPL icons with the most single-digit dismissals in league history.
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The five-time IPL-winning captain, Rohit Sharma, holds the unwanted record for the most single-digit dismissals in IPL history. Across 263 innings, he has been dismissed for a single-digit score 81 times, highlighting the volatile nature of opening the innings.
One of IPL's most experienced campaigners, Dinesh Karthik, has registered 72 single-digit dismissals in 234 innings, often playing the role of a finisher or middle-order batter under pressure.
The ‘run machine’ of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli, has also fallen cheaply on several occasions. He has been dismissed for a single-digit score 59 times in his 255 IPL innings.
Known for his explosive starts at the top, Robin Uthappa has had his share of inconsistency too, getting out for a single-digit score 57 times in 197 innings.
A dependable opener across IPL seasons, Shikhar Dhawan has still seen 56 innings end in single-digit scores across his 221 outings.
Renowned for his finishing ability and calm under pressure, MS Dhoni has nonetheless had 52 single-digit dismissals in 275 IPL innings.
Technically sound but occasionally inconsistent in T20S, Ajinkya Rahane has been dismissed in single digits 49 times over 181 innings.
The explosive West Indian all-rounder, Kieron Pollard, known for his power-hitting, has fallen for a single-digit score 48 times in 171 innings.
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