In SA20, the batting game is very fast and aggressive. That’s why even the best batsmen can sometimes get out for zero. Getting a duck is not uncommon in T20 cricket, especially in a high-pressure league like SA20.
When you look at the stats, you will see both sides of the story. Players like Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock have scored a lot of runs, but they also have several ducks. On the other hand, many bowlers have ducks because they bat at the end of the innings and don’t get many chances to score.
In this article, we will look at the Top 10 players with most ducks in SA20, and also see how their overall performance still matters.
Top 10 Players With Most Ducks In SA20
Getting out for zero affects all cricketers, and SA20’s high-pressure, aggressive format significantly increases the risk of early dismissals.
| Player Name | Team Name | Matches | Innings | Runs | Ducks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeza Raphael Hendricks | MICT, JSK | 41 | 34 | 872 | 6 |
| Evan Jones | DSG, JSK, PR | 28 | 19 | 170 | 5 |
| Rilee Roscoe Rossouw | JSK, PC | 32 | 30 | 481 | 5 |
| Quinton de Kock | DSG, SEC | 41 | 37 | 971 | 5 |
| Rashid Khan Arman | MICT | 29 | 13 | 93 | 4 |
| Noor Ahmad Lakanwal | DSG | 24 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| Migael Pretorius | PC | 13 | 7 | 28 | 3 |
| Gerald Coetzee | DSG, JSK | 13 | 9 | 44 | 3 |
| Jordan Matthew Cox | PC, SEC | 11 | 11 | 73 | 3 |
| Kieron Adrian Pollard | MICT | 12 | 11 | 207 | 3 |
1. Reeza Raphael Hendricks: 6 Ducks
Reeza Hendricks tops the duck list with 6 dismissals for zero across his SA20 career playing for MI Cape Town and Joburg Super Kings. However, this statistic doesn’t tell the full story. Playing 34 innings across 41 matches, Hendricks has accumulated an impressive 872 runs, making him one of the tournament’s consistent run-scorers.
His aggressive opening style means he takes risks early, which occasionally backfires, but his overall contribution far outweighs these setbacks.
2. Evan Jones: 5 Ducks
Evan Jones has recorded 5 ducks while representing three different franchises Durban’s Super Giants, Joburg Super Kings, and Paarl Royals. In 28 matches and 19 innings, Jones has scored 170 runs. As a lower-middle order batsman, he often faces challenging situations where quick wickets can lead to early dismissals.
His role typically involves finishing innings or providing late acceleration, which can increase the risk of getting out without scoring.
3. Rilee Roscoe Rossouw: 5 Ducks
Rilee Rossouw, despite being an experienced T20 batsman, has registered 5 ducks in SA20 while playing for Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals. Across 32 matches and 30 innings, he has scored 481 runs, showing his capability to play match-winning knocks.
Rossouw’s aggressive approach and willingness to dominate from ball one sometimes leads to early dismissals, but his ability to change games makes him a valuable player despite occasional failures.
4. Quinton de Kock: 5 Ducks
Quinton de Kock, one of SA20’s premier batsmen, has surprisingly recorded 5 ducks while representing Durban’s Super Giants and Sunrisers Eastern Cape. However, his overall record speaks volumes 971 runs in 37 innings across 41 matches makes him one of the tournament’s highest run-scorers.
As an attacking opener, de Kock’s strategy involves taking on bowlers from the start, and while this occasionally results in early dismissals, his match-winning abilities far outweigh these rare failures.
5. Rashid Khan Arman: 4 Ducks
Rashid Khan, primarily known as one of the world’s best T20 spinners, has 4 ducks for MI Cape Town in 29 matches. With only 13 innings and 93 runs to his name, batting isn’t Rashid’s primary role. As a lower-order batsman and genuine bowler, his focus remains on taking wickets rather than scoring runs.
These ducks are understandable given his position in the batting order and his main contribution being with the ball rather than the bat.
6. Noor Ahmad Lakanwal: 3 Ducks
Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad has recorded 3 ducks in 24 matches for Durban’s Super Giants. With just 5 innings and 9 runs total, Noor is clearly a specialist bowler who rarely gets to bat. His position at number 10 or 11 means he only faces deliveries in specific situations, often against quality bowlers looking to finish the innings.
Like Rashid Khan, Noor’s value lies entirely in his bowling skills, making these ducks irrelevant to his overall contribution.
7. Migael Pretorius: 3 Ducks
Fast bowler Migael Pretorius has 3 ducks in 13 matches for Pretoria Capitals. Playing 7 innings and scoring 28 runs, Pretorius is another genuine bowler who contributes primarily with the ball.
Lower-order batsmen like Pretorius face challenging situations when they come to bat, often against top-quality bowlers in the death overs. His batting statistics reflect his role as a specialist bowler rather than indicating any significant batting weakness.
8. Gerald Coetzee: 3 Ducks
South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has recorded 3 ducks while playing for Durban’s Super Giants and Joburg Super Kings. In 13 matches and 9 innings, he has scored 44 runs.
As a pace bowler batting in the lower order, Coetzee’s primary job is taking wickets, not scoring runs. These ducks are common for players in his position, and his value to any team comes from his ability to bowl fast and take crucial wickets.
9. Jordan Matthew Cox: 3 Ducks
English wicketkeeper-batsman Jordan Cox has 3 ducks in just 11 matches for Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Despite playing all 11 innings, Cox has managed 73 runs, showing he’s still finding his rhythm in SA20.
As a young player adapting to the competitive South African T20 environment, early dismissals can happen. Cox’s wicketkeeping skills add value beyond batting, and with more experience, his batting numbers should improve significantly.
10. Kieron Adrian Pollard: 3 Ducks
West Indian legend Kieron Pollard rounds out the list with 3 ducks for MI Cape Town in 12 matches. However, his 207 runs from 11 innings show he can still deliver match-winning performances.
Pollard’s aggressive style and role as a finisher means he takes high risks, occasionally leading to early dismissals. His vast experience and ability to hit boundaries at will make him dangerous despite these occasional failures, and his overall strike rate remains impressive.
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Conclusion: Reeza Hendricks Leads with 6 Ducks in SA20
Duck statistics in SA20 reveal an interesting aspect of T20 cricket even top players get dismissed for zero occasionally. What matters more is the overall contribution, as seen with Quinton de Kock’s 971 runs despite 5 ducks, or Reeza Hendricks’ 872 runs alongside 6 ducks. For bowlers like Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, ducks are irrelevant since batting isn’t their primary skill. These numbers remind us that T20 cricket is unpredictable and everyone experiences failures.
