Most Maiden Overs By A Bowler In ODIs History: The 3-match ODI series between India and South Africa is starting from November 30, 2025. The first match of this series will be played at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. The second match will be held in Raipur on 3rd December and the last match will be held in Visakhapatnam on 6th December. The bowler who has bowled the most maiden overs in the history of ODI cricket is South African great bowler Shaun Pollock. The name of former Indian captain Kapil Dev is also included in this list. Here we will tell you about the top-5 bowlers who bowled the most maiden overs in the history of ODI cricket.

Top 5 bowlers who bowled the most maidens in ODIs

1. Shaun Pollock – 313 Maiden

South Africa’s great fast bowler Shaun Pollock is at number one in the list of top-5 bowlers who have bowled the most number of maiden overs in ODI cricket. Pollock has bowled a total of 313 maiden overs in 303 matches. Shaun took 393 wickets during his ODI career.

2. Glenn McGrath – 279 Maiden

Australia’s legendary fast bowler Glenn McGrath is at second place in the list of bowlers who have bowled the most number of maiden overs in ODI cricket. McGrath played 250 matches in his career, in which he bowled a total of 279 maiden overs and has 381 wickets in his name in ODIs.

3. Chaminda Vaas – 279 Maidan

Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas is at third place in the list of bowlers who have bowled the most number of maiden overs in ODI cricket. Chaminda has bowled a total of 279 maiden overs in 322 matches. Vaas had taken 400 wickets during his ODI career.

4. Wasim Akram – 237 Maiden

Pakistan’s great fast bowler Wasim Akram is at fourth place in the list of bowlers who have bowled the most number of maiden overs in ODI cricket. Akram played 356 matches in his career, in which he bowled a total of 237 maiden overs and has 502 wickets in his name in ODIs.

5. Kapil Dev – 235 Maiden

India’s legendary all-rounder and former captain Kapil Dev is at fifth position in the list of bowlers who have bowled the most number of maiden overs in ODI cricket. Kapil Dev has bowled a total of 235 maiden overs in 225 matches. Kapil had taken 253 wickets during his ODI career.

IND vs SA Test Record: In Test cricket, not only taking wickets but also stopping runs is an equally big skill. In the Test matches played between India and South Africa, many times such bowlers were seen who did not even allow the batsmen to breathe with their precise line-length and disciplined bowling. Let us know about the top-5 bowlers with the best economy rate in this historic match.

Hansie Cronje – South Africa

Former South African captain Hansie Cronje was not only a brilliant all-rounder but also a very economical bowler. In the 11 Test matches played against India, he took 14 wickets for just 316 runs in 174 overs. His economy rate was only 1.81 runs per over, which is still the best figure in India-South Africa Test history.

Brian McMillan – South Africa

South Africa’s reliable all-rounder Brian McMillan also showed excellent control against India in the 90s. In 10 matches, he bowled 303 overs and gave 678 runs and took 23 wickets. His economy rate was 2.23. He was known for his precise line and ability to bounce.

Shaun Pollock – South Africa

South Africa’s great fast bowler Shaun Pollock bowled many memorable spells against India. He took 52 wickets in 12 matches and his economy rate was 2.26 runs per over. Pollock’s specialty was that he used to trouble the batsmen with both the new and old balls.

Ravindra Jadeja – India

India’s star spinner Ravindra Jadeja has performed brilliantly against South Africa in the last few years. He took 42 wickets in 9 matches and the economy rate was 2.27 runs per over. Jadeja’s bowling accuracy and ability to bowl continuously on the same line makes him special.

Anil Kumble – India

The name of India’s legendary leg spinner Anil Kumble is also included in this list. He took 84 wickets in 21 matches and his economy rate was 2.34 runs per over. Control and consistency in Kumble’s bowling was India’s biggest strength.