A batsman’s dismissal for a score of zero in cricket is famously known as a ‘duck’. The term is a shortening of the term ‘duck’s egg’ which was used long before Test cricket began. When referring to the Prince of Wales’ (the future Edward VII) score of nought on 17th July 1866, a contemporary newspaper wrote that the Prince “retired to the royal pavilion on a duck’s egg”. The name is believed to come from the shape of the number 0 being similar to that of a duck’s egg. Here is a look the 6 instances in T20I cricket when both openers were dismissed for a duck.

<strong>1. Morris Ouma, David Obuya v New Zealand:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Kenyas-David-Obuya-GettyImages.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49746"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-49746" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kenyas-David-Obuya-GettyImages.jpg" alt="David Obuya" width="640" height="513" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49746" class="wp-caption-text">Kenya&#8217;s David Obuya . (Photo by LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The Kenyan openers failed to open their account against New Zealand in the 2007 ICC World T20 at Kingsmead in Durban on 12th September. Batting first Kenya was dismissed for a paltry 73 and in reply, the Kiwis gunned down the target in 7.4 over for the loss of one wicket.

<strong>2. Chris Foggo, David Hemp v Ireland:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/David-Hemp-of-Bermuda-GettyImages.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49745"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-49745" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/David-Hemp-of-Bermuda-GettyImages.jpg" alt="David Hemp of Bermuda" width="640" height="433" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49745" class="wp-caption-text">David Hemp of Bermuda. (Photo by Matthew Lewis-IDI/IDI via Getty Images)</figcaption>

The ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier match between Ireland and Bermuda on 3rd August 2008 in Belfast was affected by rain. The home team batted first and scored 43/7 in the allotted 9 overs. In reply, Bermuda could manage only 41/8 after their openers failed to trouble the scorers.

<strong>3. William Porterfield, Gary Wilson v Kenya:</strong>

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In another match in the same tournament, it was the home team openers who failed to open their accounts against Kenya at Belfast. Ireland’s captain William Porterfield faced 7 balls while his partner Gary Wilson faced 9 balls in the team’s run-chase of 68 runs. Ireland though eventually won the match by 4 wickets.

<strong>4. Imrul Kayes, Mohammad Ashraful v Australia:</strong>

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On 5th May 2010, Australia posted 141/7 against Bangladesh at the Kensington Oval in Barbados in the ICC World Twenty20. In reply, the Asian team was bundled for 114 in 18.4 after a top-order collapse that included ducks of their openers Imrul Kayes and Mohammad Ashraful.

<strong>5. Richard Berrington, Calum MacLeod v Netherlands:</strong>

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The ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier match on 28th November 2013 was contested between Scotland and Netherlands in Abu Dhabi. Batting first Scotland lost their openers very early however recovered to post 147/6. Netherlands gave a strong reply and won the match by 8 wickets overhauling the target in 17.5 overs.

<strong>6. Ahmed Shehzad, Kamran Akmal v West Indies:</strong>

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In the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 West Indies proved too strong for Pakistan. Batting first the Caribbean islanders scored 166/6 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. In reply, the Pakistani openers Ahmed Shehzad and wicketkeeper, batsman Kamran Akmal failed to open their accounts and the innings eventually folded for 82 in 17.5 overs.

<p>A batsman’s&nbsp;dismissal&nbsp;for a score of zero in cricket is famously known as a ‘duck’. The term is a shortening of the term ‘duck’s egg’ which was used long before Test cricket began. When referring to the Prince of Wales’ (the future Edward VII) score of nought on 17th July 1866, a contemporary newspaper wrote that the Prince&nbsp;“retired to the royal pavilion on a duck’s egg”. The name is believed to come from the shape of the number 0 being similar to that of a&nbsp;duck’s&nbsp;egg. Here is a look the 6 instances in T20I cricket when both openers were dismissed for a duck.</p>
<h4><strong>1. Morris Ouma, David Obuya v New Zealand:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49746" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49746" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Kenyas-David-Obuya-GettyImages.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49746"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-49746" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kenyas-David-Obuya-GettyImages.jpg" alt="David Obuya" width="640" height="513" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49746" class="wp-caption-text">Kenya’s David Obuya .&nbsp;(Photo by LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Kenyan openers failed to open their account against New Zealand in the 2007 ICC World T20 at Kingsmead in Durban on 12th September. Batting first Kenya was dismissed for a paltry 73 and in reply, the Kiwis gunned down the target in 7.4 over for the loss of one wicket.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Chris Foggo, David Hemp v Ireland:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49745" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49745" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/David-Hemp-of-Bermuda-GettyImages.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49745"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-49745" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/David-Hemp-of-Bermuda-GettyImages.jpg" alt="David Hemp of Bermuda" width="640" height="433" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49745" class="wp-caption-text">David Hemp of Bermuda. (Photo by Matthew Lewis-IDI/IDI via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier match between Ireland and Bermuda on 3rd August 2008 in Belfast was affected by rain. The home team batted first and scored 43/7 in the allotted 9 overs. In reply, Bermuda could manage only 41/8 after their openers failed to trouble the scorers.</p>
<h4><strong>3. William Porterfield, Gary Wilson v Kenya:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49744" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49744" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/William-Porterfield-Gary-Wilson.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49744"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-49744" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/William-Porterfield-Gary-Wilson.jpg" alt="William Porterfield, Gary Wilson" width="640" height="360" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49744" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>In another match in the same tournament, it was the home team openers who failed to open their accounts against Kenya at Belfast. Ireland’s captain William Porterfield faced 7 balls while his partner Gary Wilson faced 9 balls in the team’s run-chase of 68 runs. Ireland though&nbsp;eventually won the match by 4 wickets.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Imrul Kayes, Mohammad Ashraful v Australia:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49743" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49743" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Imrul-Kayes-Mohammad-Ashraful.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49743"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-49743" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Imrul-Kayes-Mohammad-Ashraful.jpg" alt="Imrul Kayes, Mohammad Ashraful" width="640" height="360" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49743" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>On 5th May 2010, Australia&nbsp;posted 141/7 against Bangladesh at the Kensington Oval in Barbados in the ICC World Twenty20. In reply, the Asian team was bundled for 114 in 18.4 after a top-order collapse that included ducks of their openers Imrul Kayes and Mohammad Ashraful.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Richard Berrington, Calum MacLeod v Netherlands:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49740" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49740" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Richard-Berrington-Calum-MacLeod.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49740"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-49740" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Richard-Berrington-Calum-MacLeod.jpg" alt="Richard Berrington, Calum MacLeod" width="640" height="360" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49740" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier match on 28th November 2013 was contested between Scotland and Netherlands in Abu Dhabi. Batting first Scotland lost their openers very early however recovered to post 147/6. Netherlands gave a strong reply and won the match by 8 wickets overhauling the target in 17.5 overs.</p>
<h4><strong>6. Ahmed Shehzad, Kamran Akmal v West Indies:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49530" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49530" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Ahmed-Shehzad-Kamran-Akmal.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49530"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-49530" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ahmed-Shehzad-Kamran-Akmal.jpg" alt="Ahmed Shehzad and Kamran Akmal" width="640" height="430" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49530" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>In the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 West Indies proved too strong for Pakistan. Batting first the Caribbean islanders scored 166/6 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. In reply, the Pakistani openers Ahmed Shehzad and wicketkeeper, batsman Kamran Akmal failed to open their accounts and the innings eventually folded for 82 in 17.5 overs.</p>

<p>A batsman’s dismissal for a score of zero in cricket is famously known as a ‘duck’. The term is a shortening of the term ‘duck’s egg’ which was used long before Test cricket began. When referring to the Prince of Wales’ (the future Edward VII) score of nought on 17th July 1866, a contemporary newspaper wrote that the Prince “retired to the royal pavilion on a duck’s egg”. The name is believed to come from the shape of the number 0 being similar to that of a duck’s egg. Here is a look the 6 instances in T20I cricket when both openers were dismissed for a duck.</p>
<h4><strong>1. Morris Ouma, David Obuya v New Zealand:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49746" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49746" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Kenyas-David-Obuya-GettyImages.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49746"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-49746" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kenyas-David-Obuya-GettyImages.jpg" alt="David Obuya" width="640" height="513" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49746" class="wp-caption-text">Kenya&#8217;s David Obuya . (Photo by LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Kenyan openers failed to open their account against New Zealand in the 2007 ICC World T20 at Kingsmead in Durban on 12th September. Batting first Kenya was dismissed for a paltry 73 and in reply, the Kiwis gunned down the target in 7.4 over for the loss of one wicket.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Chris Foggo, David Hemp v Ireland:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49745" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49745" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/David-Hemp-of-Bermuda-GettyImages.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49745"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-49745" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/David-Hemp-of-Bermuda-GettyImages.jpg" alt="David Hemp of Bermuda" width="640" height="433" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49745" class="wp-caption-text">David Hemp of Bermuda. (Photo by Matthew Lewis-IDI/IDI via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier match between Ireland and Bermuda on 3rd August 2008 in Belfast was affected by rain. The home team batted first and scored 43/7 in the allotted 9 overs. In reply, Bermuda could manage only 41/8 after their openers failed to trouble the scorers.</p>
<h4><strong>3. William Porterfield, Gary Wilson v Kenya:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49744" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49744" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/William-Porterfield-Gary-Wilson.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49744"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-49744" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/William-Porterfield-Gary-Wilson.jpg" alt="William Porterfield, Gary Wilson" width="640" height="360" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49744" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>In another match in the same tournament, it was the home team openers who failed to open their accounts against Kenya at Belfast. Ireland’s captain William Porterfield faced 7 balls while his partner Gary Wilson faced 9 balls in the team’s run-chase of 68 runs. Ireland though eventually won the match by 4 wickets.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Imrul Kayes, Mohammad Ashraful v Australia:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49743" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49743" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Imrul-Kayes-Mohammad-Ashraful.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49743"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-49743" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Imrul-Kayes-Mohammad-Ashraful.jpg" alt="Imrul Kayes, Mohammad Ashraful" width="640" height="360" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49743" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>On 5th May 2010, Australia posted 141/7 against Bangladesh at the Kensington Oval in Barbados in the ICC World Twenty20. In reply, the Asian team was bundled for 114 in 18.4 after a top-order collapse that included ducks of their openers Imrul Kayes and Mohammad Ashraful.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Richard Berrington, Calum MacLeod v Netherlands:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49740" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49740" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Richard-Berrington-Calum-MacLeod.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49740"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-49740" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Richard-Berrington-Calum-MacLeod.jpg" alt="Richard Berrington, Calum MacLeod" width="640" height="360" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49740" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier match on 28th November 2013 was contested between Scotland and Netherlands in Abu Dhabi. Batting first Scotland lost their openers very early however recovered to post 147/6. Netherlands gave a strong reply and won the match by 8 wickets overhauling the target in 17.5 overs.</p>
<h4><strong>6. Ahmed Shehzad, Kamran Akmal v West Indies:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49530" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49530" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Ahmed-Shehzad-Kamran-Akmal.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49530"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-49530" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ahmed-Shehzad-Kamran-Akmal.jpg" alt="Ahmed Shehzad and Kamran Akmal" width="640" height="430" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49530" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>In the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 West Indies proved too strong for Pakistan. Batting first the Caribbean islanders scored 166/6 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. In reply, the Pakistani openers Ahmed Shehzad and wicketkeeper, batsman Kamran Akmal failed to open their accounts and the innings eventually folded for 82 in 17.5 overs.</p>

6 Instances in T20Is when both openers were dismissed for duck

The name is believed to come from the shape of the number 0 being similar to that of a duck’s egg. Here is a look the 6 instances in T20I cricket when both openers were dismissed for a duck.