2024-07-17 07:14:30
Along with the rules of cricket, pitches are gradually being made to benefit the batsmen. There is nothing much left in the game for the bowlers. This is the reason why big scores are seen. We also bowl a lot of maiden overs. However, it was not always like this. There was a time when even 250 runs were difficult to score in a 60-over match. Bowlers used to dominate. Today we are going to tell you about the top-5 bowlers who bowled the most maiden overs in ODI cricket.
Shaun Pollock – 313 maidens
The world record for bowling the most maiden overs in ODI cricket is held by South Africa’s Shaun Pollock. Pollock, who played 303 ODIs, bowled 313 maiden overs in his career. He conceded runs at an economy rate of just 3.67. He has 393 wickets to his name.
Glenn McGrath- 279 maidens
Australia’s fast bowler Glenn McGrath is at number two. He is considered one of the best bowlers in cricket history. In his 250 match ODI career, he bowled 279 maiden overs. He also took the wickets of 381 batsmen with his bowling.
Chaminda Vaas- 279 maidens
Chaminda Vaas may have lacked speed but he troubled batsmen a lot with his swing. Despite playing most of his matches in Asia, Chaminda Vaas bowled 279 maiden overs in 322 matches. He also has 400 wickets to his name.
Wasim Akram- 237 maidens
Wasim Akram is at number four in the list. At the time of retirement, Akram was the bowler who had played the most ODIs in the world as well as the highest wicket taker. At that time, he also held the record for bowling the most maidens. In a career of 356 matches, he took 502 wickets and bowled 237 maiden overs.
Kapil Dev – 235 maidens
Former Indian team captain and legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev has bowled 235 maidens in ODIs. Kapil played his first match for India in 1978. He has 253 wickets to his name. In 225 matches of his career, he conceded runs at an economy rate of 3.71.