2024-09-02 05:38:33
New Delhi: It is called a maiden over in cricket. When a bowler bowls 6 dot balls in an over and does not give any runs. Today we are going to tell you about those 5 bowlers who have bowled the most maiden overs in international cricket.
Muttiah Muralitharan
Sri Lanka’s legendary off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for bowling the most maiden overs in international cricket. He has bowled 1992 maiden overs in 495 matches.
shane warne
Australia’s legendary leg spinner Shane Warne is also included in this list. He played a total of 329 matches in international cricket, in which he bowled 1871 maiden overs. Let us tell you that Shane Warne died in 2022 at the age of 52.
Glenn McGrath
Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath is also included in this elite list. He has played a total of 376 matches in international cricket, in which he bowled 1749 maiden overs.
Anil Kumble
Anil Kumble is the only legendary Indian player in this list. This magical leg spinner played a total of 403 matches in his international career. During this time, Kumble bowled 1685 maiden overs. Let us tell you that after retirement, he has also been the head coach of the Indian team.
Sean Pollock
South Africa’s former veteran medium pacer Shaun Pollock’s name is at number five in this list. Pollock played a total of 423 matches in his international career, in which he bowled 1536 maiden overs.