Royal Challengers Bangalore wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik has made unwanted history by setting an unexpected record. He now holds the record for most ducks in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history.

Karthik registered a record number of 17 ducks in the history of IPL. Karthik, who played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the last league match against Gujarat Titans on Sunday (May 21), got out for 0 runs off 1 ball. Karthik made the record after this golden duck. Karthik now holds the record of 17 ducks in the history of IPL.

Rohit Sharma is second with 16 ducks. Mandeep Singh and Sunil Narine are joint third with 15 ducks. Glenn Maxwell is next with 14. Of Karthik's 17 ducks, 4 have come this season.

In this year's IPL, the league stage has ended. After extreme anxiety and excitement, the lineup of the playoffs has also been decided. Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans will play in the first qualifier. Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians will meet in the eliminator match. The winner of the eliminator match will play the loser of the second qualifier between Chennai and Gujarat. The two teams who won the two qualifiers will play in the final.

The first qualifier will be held on May 23, the eliminator on May 24, the second qualifier on May 26, and the final on May 28. All the matches will be played on the field at 8 pm Bangladesh time.

Most ducks in IPL

1. Dinesh Karthik- 17

2. Rohit Sharma- 16

3. Mandeep Singh- 15

4. Sunil Narine- 15

5. Glenn Maxwell- 14