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4 Indian Batemen Whose T20I Careers Started With A Duck

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News18•06-10-2026, 05:01
4 Indian Batemen Whose T20I Careers Started With A Duck
- •Mahendra Singh Dhoni started his T20I career against South Africa in 2006 by getting out for a duck after facing two balls.
- •KL Rahul recorded a golden duck on his T20 International debut against Zimbabwe in the year 2016.
- •Prithvi Shaw was dismissed on the very first ball of his T20 debut against Sri Lanka in 2021, leading to no further appearances in the format.
- •Abhishek Sharma, known for his aggressive batting, failed to score in his T20 debut against Zimbabwe in 2024 after playing four balls.
Key Questions Answered
The four Indian batsmen whose T20 International careers began with a duck are Mahendra Singh Dhoni, KL Rahul, Prithvi Shaw, and Abhishek Sharma.
MS Dhoni made his T20 International debut for Team India against South Africa in 2006, where he was bowled after playing just 2 balls without scoring.
Abhishek Sharma made his T20 International debut for Team India against Zimbabwe in 2024, getting out for a zero after facing 4 balls.





