Mitchell Owen endured a forgettable start to his IPL career, falling for a two-ball duck in his debut outing. Punjab Kings, meanwhile, posted an imposing total of 219 for five, thanks to resolute and fluent half-centuries from Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh. After a shaky start that saw the top order crumble early, Wadhera anchored the recovery with an assertive 70 off 37 deliveries, striking five boundaries and as many sixes. (Pic: IPL/BCCI/X)
Updated On: 2025-05-18 06:35 PM IST
Compiled by : Srijanee Majumdar
Attempting an ambitious shot off the final delivery of the third over, Owen mistimed his stroke and offered a straightforward catch to Rajasthan Royals skipper and wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, who made no error behind the stumps. The wicket marked a memorable moment for RR debutant Kwena Maphaka, who claimed his first IPL scalp with composure
With 15 points already on the board, Punjab entered the match with momentum, but their innings got off to a stuttering start after being asked to bat first. By the fourth over, they found themselves reeling at 34 for three, courtesy of an incisive opening spell from Rajasthan pacer Tushar Deshpande.
Ben Laughlin became the first Australian cricketer to register a duck on his IPL debut. Representing Chennai Super Kings against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium during the 2013 season, the 42-year-old was unable to open his account, marking an inauspicious start to his IPL career
Ashton Turner followed suit as the second Australian to be dismissed for a duck on his IPL debut. Turning out for Rajasthan Royals against Punjab Kings in the 2019 season at Mohali, Turner’s highly anticipated maiden appearance ended in disappointment as he failed to trouble the scorers
Jhye Richardson also found himself in the list of Australians with debut ducks in the IPL. Playing for Punjab Kings against Rajasthan Royals in the 2021 season at Mumbai, the fast bowler was dismissed without scoring, adding his name to the unfortunate tally
