In T20 format, batsmen can score big scores and take the team to huge scores, but in the end everything depends on the bowlers. Bowlers are the ones who defend the target and make the team win the match, no matter what the score is. Although every run is important in this format, but we will talk about those bowlers who have bowled the most maiden overs in IPL.
1. Praveen Kumar (14 Maiden Overs)
Praveen Kumar, one of India's greatest swing bowlers, used to perform brilliantly whenever the new ball came into his hands. Be it playing for India or playing for teams like Gujarat Lions, Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, PK was a magical bowler. In his IPL career, Praveen Kumar took 90 wickets and bowled more than 1000 dot balls during his playing career. Despite not being a part of the league since 2017, the right-arm swing bowler tops this particular record with 14 maiden overs during his spell.
2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (13 Maiden Overs)
The king of swing, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is known for swinging the ball both ways and troubling the best batsmen in the world. He has been the most influential bowler in Indian cricket. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been leading the pace attack of Sunrisers Hyderabad for a long time. Talking about his IPL career, Bhuvi is one of the most economical fast bowlers and is also among the players who have taken the most wickets in the first over of the match. Has taken 173 wickets in which 13 overs are in his name.
3. Trent Boult (11 Maiden Overs)
Boult has represented several franchises in the IPL and is currently an important member of the Rajasthan Royals. After the arrival of Bolt, the team has performed much better in its pace attack. Talking about IPL career, Bolt has taken 110 wickets in 93 matches. He has bowled 11 maiden overs so far
4. Irfan Pathan (10 Maiden Overs)
Irfan Pathan has played for Kings XI Punjab, Daredevils and Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL. He has played 103 matches in which he has taken 80 wickets in which he has bowled 340 overs in which he has bowled 10 maiden overs.
5. Lasith Malinga (8 Maiden Overs)
Lasith Malinga took 170 wickets in 122 matches in his IPL career with an average bowling rate of 19.80 and economy rate of 7.14. He has played for Mumbai Indians throughout his IPL career. He has played for Mumbai with four IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019) and the Champions League T20 in 2011. In which he has bowled 8 maiden overs
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