In the fast-paced world of T20 cricket, where boundaries are frequent and scoring is rapid, delivering a maiden over is a rare and commendable feat. It showcases a bowler’s precision, control, and ability to apply pressure on the batting side. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, being one of the most prestigious tournaments, has witnessed several bowlers achieving this remarkable accomplishment.
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Harbhajan Singh
- Matches: 18
- Overs Bowled: 414
- Maidens Bowled: 18
- Maidens Percentage: 4.35%
Harbhajan Singh holds the record for delivering the most maiden overs in T20 World Cup history. His off-spin was a game-changer for India, consistently troubling batsmen and maintaining pressure throughout his spells.
Dilhara Fernando
- Matches: 18
- Overs Bowled: 414
- Maidens Bowled: 18
- Maidens Percentage: 4.35%
Dilhara Fernando brought pace and aggression to Sri Lanka’s bowling attack. His disciplined line and length, combined with the ability to extract bounce, made him a formidable opponent in the shortest format of the game.
Rangana Herath
- Matches: 18
- Overs Bowled: 414
- Maidens Bowled: 18
- Maidens Percentage: 4.35%
Former Sri Lankan spinner, Rangana Herath finds himself in third place in terms of taking the most maiden overs in the T20 World Cup (3). Herath Played 3 T20 World Cups from 2012 to 2016 and bagged 13 wickets in 10 matches.
Apart from Dilahara Fernando and Rangana Hearth, Ajantha Mendis, Nuwan Kulasekara, and Mohammed Amir have also bowled 3 maiden overs in the T20 World Cup history.
Nuwan Kulasekara
- Matches: 18
- Overs Bowled: 414
- Maidens Bowled: 18
- Maidens Percentage: 4.35%
This list of bowlers with most maidens have been severely dominated by Sri-Lankan bowlers. This goes on to speak a lot about the quality of bowlers the country produces. Kulasekara was perhaps one of the most loyal Sri-Lankan bowlers who played some crucial matches. His economy and wicket taking ability was the biggest asset he brought with him. Nuwan Kulasekara bowled 3 maidens out of the 58.5 overs he bowled in 18 ICC T20 world cup matches and removed 17 batters on the way.
Ajanta Mendis
It will not be wrong to say that Sri Lanka is the home of the world’s best spinners. We have got multiple examples of the spinner coming from this country. Ajantha Mendis was also one of those mistrey spinners. His numbers are exceptional when it comes to the T20 World Cup.
He is currently ranked fifth among World Cup wicket-takers. Mendis played from 2009 to 2014 for Sri Lanka. He has also won the Golden Ball award. Mendis has picked up 35 wickets in 21 matches with a best figure of 6/8. He has also bowled three maidens in the tournament’s history.
Most Maiden Overs In T20 World Cup
| Player | Team | Matches | Overs | Maidens | Wickets | Avg | Eco |
| Harbhajan Singh | India | 19 | 69 | 4 | 16 | 29.25 | 6.78 |
| Dilhara Fernando | Sri Lanka | 5 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 17.33 | 6.11 |
| Rangana Herath | Sri Lanka | 10 | 35.3 | 3 | 13 | 16.46 | 6.02 |
| Nuwan Kulasekara | Sri Lanka | 18 | 58.5 | 3 | 17 | 25.29 | 7.3 |
| Ajanta Mendis | Sri Lanka | 21 | 78.3 | 3 | 35 | 15.02 | 6.7 |
| Mohammad Amir | Pakistan | 17 | 62 | 3 | 17 | 26.17 | 7.17 |
| Stuart Broad | England | 26 | 86.5 | 2 | 30 | 22.36 | 7.72 |
| Hasan Ali | Pakistan | 6 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 41.4 | 9 |
| Angelo Mathews | Sri Lanka | 29 | 74.2 | 2 | 19 | 25.31 | 6.47 |
| S. Sreesanth | India | 7 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 30.5 | 7.95 |
Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh holds the record for most maiden overs in T20 World Cups. Total 4 maiden overs.
Harbhajan Singh holds the record for most maiden overs in T20 World Cups. Total 4 maiden overs.
Yes, Harbhajan’s record of most maiden overs in T20I world cups still unbroken.
