Ahead of the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Chennai Super Kings’ match on March 22, 2024, both sides will be trying to deliver their best in an attempt to kickstart the IPL 2024 campaign with a win. However, RCB’s batting lineup carries considerable doubts amidst Virat Kohli remaining out of action for a while in limited overs cricket. RCB has always surprised their fan base with phenomenal performances. Meanwhile, CSK, the previous winner of IPL 2023, will look to begin from where they ended their season. Both sides have their weaknesses and strengths, but RCB’s unwanted record is non-negotiable.
RCB will be playing their 16th season in the history of IPL. The side has had its ups and downs, and one of the unwanted records that cannot be erased is scoring the most ducks in the history of the franchise in the IPL.
Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle, one of the most explosive cricketers who has played for RCB, has contributed to some of the most unbreakable records by RCB, but the Caribbean cricketer also has an unwanted record to his name. Chris Gayle has 5 ducks to his name for RCB in the history of IPL. The bowlers have always felt the heat to tackle the batsman, especially his onslaught on any given day and pitch. Truly, it’s an achievement for a bowler to get Chris Gayle out on a duck. Gayle has played 85 matches for RCB from 2011-2017, averaging 43.32 with 3163 runs to his name. He has scored 5 centuries and 19 fifties while accounting for the highest individual score in the IPL of 175 runs.
Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik, who regained his form in the previous leg of IPL, supposed to play his last, carries five ducks to his name. He has played 45 matches from 2015-2023, scoring 611 runs with an average of 21.06 with his highest total of unbeaten 66 runs.
Harshal Patel
Harshal Patel has played a significant role for RCB while partnering the bowling spells with Mohammed Siraj. The right-arm-medium pacer has played 80 matches from 2012-2023, losing his wicket on zero runs six times. Harshal Patel will be an exception, considering the role he has played with the ball.
AB de Villiers
One of the most prominent names in the cricketing world, has a history of setting IPL seasons on fire with his invincible batting technique, leaving no bowler to escape from his onslaught. AB de Villiers has played for RCB from 2011-2021, scoring 4491 runs with an average of 158.63 with two centuries and 37 fifties. However, one of the records remains unwanted for the batsman. AB de Villiers has scored 8 ducks in the IPL, leaving room for a surprising reaction from fans.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli, a player to meet all the cricketing records, intent aggression, and leadership, has also struggled with scoring ducks. The batsman has played from 2008 for RCB, scoring 7263 runs at an average of 37.24 runs. He has scored 10 ducks but has scored the most number of hundreds for the franchise. Kohli has scored 7 hundreds, 50 half-centuries, and has hit 234 sixes for the franchise. Kohli’s highest score is 113 runs, remaining not out 34 times.
Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to win their maiden IPL trophy this season after losing previous editions due to team balance or knockout jinx.
