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.

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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.

In ODI cricket, of course batsmen can play a little, but still it is very difficult for a bowler to throw the entire over without giving any runs. In limited overs cricket is the strategy of the batsmen that if there is no big hit, then the strike rotates, so that the bowlers do not dominate. Nevertheless, there were many bowlers, in front of whom batsmen used to pity single. Here we are telling you about the top-7 bowlers of the world, who have the record of putting the most maiden over in ODI cricket.

1. Sean Pollock of South Africa (313)

Sean Pollock is currently the highest number of maiden over in ODI cricket. In his 12 -year ODI career, South African veteran Pollock threw 313 maiden overs. Pollock played 303 ODIs in his career, which has 393 wickets. He also has 3519 runs in this format. Pollock halad five wickets in ODIs 5 times.

2. Glenn McGrag of Australia (279)

Australian veteran Glenn McGraw scored 279 overs without giving any runs in ODI career. He is the second bowler to pour the most maiden over in this format. He played 250 ODIs in his 12 -year career, taking 381 wickets. In this format, he halled five wickets 7 times.

3. Chaminda Vas of Sri Lanka (279)

The Sri Lankan bowler has also thrown 279 overs maiden like McGrag in ODI cricket. He took 400 wickets in 322 ODIs for Sri Lanka and scored 2025 runs. In the ODI, he has a five wicket hall 4 times, his best spell is 8/19, which he threw against Zimbabwe.

4. Wasim Akram (238) of Pakistan

Pakistan’s Wasim Akram is at number four in the list of bowlers who have thrown the most maiden overs in ODI cricket. He played 256 ODIs, in which he threw 238 overs without any runs. He has 502 wickets and 3717 runs in ODIs. He is the second bowler to take the most wickets in ODI cricket, only ahead of him is Muralitharan of Sri Lanka.

5. Kapil Dev of India (238)

Kapil Dev, the captain who won the first ODI World Cup to India, is at number five in this list. He is the highest bowler throwing the most maiden over for India, he threw 235 overs without giving any runs in his career. In the 16 -year ODI career, Kapil Dev played 225 matches, in which he has 253 wickets and 3783 runs.

6. Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka (198)

Spin’s magician, Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan is the highest wicket -taking bowler in ODI. He is at number six in the list of the highest number of maiden overs. He poured 198 maiden overs in his career. Muralitharan took 537 wickets in 350 ODIs, having a five wickets 10 times.

7. Kurtley Ambrose of West Indies (193)

West Indies fast bowler Katli Ambros is ranked 7th in this list. He took 255 wickets in 176 ODIs, having a five wicket hall. In his ODI career of 12 years, he did 193 maiden overs.

Batsman or bowler on cricket field He plays with life. This is why ‘Player Off the Series, Award Special matters to a player. it Award It shows who played the biggest role in winning the team. Many veteran players in cricket history Award Has done his name many times. Let’s know ODI Who has achieved this honor most times in cricket.

ODI Most in Player Off the Series Award Winning players

• Sachin Tendulkar

Indian veteran batsman Sachin Tendulkar Done ODI Has played a total of 463 matches in. During this time They 108 Series Have been part of Sachin 15 times Player Off the Series Of Award Has won They ODI I am the most often Award Winning players.

• Virat Kohli, Santa Jayasuriya

Indian veteran batsman Virat Kohli This List I am in second place. Kohli Till now ODI Has played 302 matches in. They 74 Series Have been part of They 11 times this Award Has won Great Sri Lankan batsman Santa Jayasuriya Also this Award Has won 11 times. But He gave this feat 445 ODI And 111 Series Has done in

South Africa Legend of All -rounder Sean pollock This List Is in third place in. Poloch Our ODI career Has played 303 matches in. They 60 Series Have been part of Poll 9 times Player Off the Series Of Award Has won

• Chris Gayle

West Indies Explosion batsman Chris Gayle career 301 in ODI Have played matches. Gayle 71 ODI Series Have been part of In which he 8 times Player Off the Series Of Award Has won

• Viva Richards

West Indies Great batsman of Viva Richards Had his career 187 in ODI Play They 40 Series Be part of They 7 times Player Off the Series Of Award Won They This List I am in 5th position.

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Muttiah Muralitharan- Sri Lankan great spin bowler Muttiah Muralitharan bowled 18,811 balls in his 350 ODI career. This figure is equal to 3,135.1 overs. Muralitharan took a total of 534 wickets in his historic ODI career. Muralitharan is also the most wicket -taking bowler in ODI format.

Wasim Akram- ‘Swing Master’ Wasim Akram bowled 18,186 balls in his 356 ODI career. This means that he bowled 3031 overs in his career. He has 502 wickets in ODI cricket in his name and he was only the second bowler to complete 500 wickets in ODIs after Muttiah Muralitharan.

Shahid Afridi- Shahid Afridi of Pakistan is third in this list. He played 398 ODIs in his career, in which he bowled 17,670 balls, which is equivalent to 2945 overs. He also took 395 wickets in his ODI career.

Chaminda Vas- Another Sri Lankan bowler in the list, who wreaked havoc with his left-arrow swing bowling. He bowled 15,775 balls in 322 ODI career, which is equivalent to 2629.1 overs. Chaminda Vas took a total of 400 wickets in his ODI career.

Sean Pollock- South African fast bowler Sean Pollock is at number five in the list. He bowled 15,712 balls in his 303 ODI matches. Pollock has 393 wickets in ODI cricket. He is the highest wicket -taking bowler for South Africa in ODI cricket.

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