Ducks, or getting dismissed without scoring any runs, are a shared experience among all cricket players, regardless of their skill level. This article explores the stories of five South African cricket greats, including Jacques Kallis, Mark Boucher, Allan Donald, Makhaya Ntini, and Morne Morkel, who hold the record for the most number of ducks in Test cricket. It highlights the unpredictable nature of the sport and reminds readers that even the best players can stumble.