Most Maiden Overs Against RR in IPL

Most Maiden Overs Against RR

Bowling is one of the most difficult tasks in T20 cricket because the batsman always searches for boundaries. IPL has been a batsman dominated game ever since its inception. Bowlers have had a tough time bowling economically in the shorter format of the game.

Certain bowlers have an ability to bowl dot balls regularly but very few bowlers have bowled maiden overs in the elite league.

The following list consists of bowlers who have bowled Most Maiden Against RR in the Indian Premier League.

Top 5 bowlers who bowled Most Maiden Overs Against RR

 

#1. RP Singh

RP Singh is a decorated Indian cricketer who has played for Deccan Chargers, Kochi tuskers Kerala, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. During his playing days, he had the ability to swing the ball both sides and was lethal with the new ball in his hand. He was a part of the Deccan chargers squad that won the 2009 Indian Premier League which was held in South Africa.

He was the leading wicket-taker in that season of the IPL for Deccan chargers. RP Singh has played 11 matches against Rajasthan Royals picking up 13 wickets in his 39 overs. His best bowling figure against Rajasthan is three wickets for 13 runs. He has an average of 19.61, a strike rate of 18 and an economy of 6.53 against them. He has bowled 1 maiden over against Rajasthan Royals and is at number 5 in the list for a most maiden over against Rajasthan Royals.

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#2. Dale Steyn

Dale Steyn is one of the most dangerous fast bowlers to have played the game for South Africa. He has dominated all forms of the game for more than a decade. While in his prime, he was considered the best swing bowler and had the ability to swing the ball with pace. The South African fast bowler has played for Deccan Chargers, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. He has played 11 matches against Rajasthan Royals bowling 41.4 overs and has picked up 13 wickets against them. His best bowling figure against Rajasthan is two wickets for 16 runs. He has an average of 17.84, an economy of 5.56 and a strike rate of 19.2 against the Royals. He has bowled one maiden over against the Rajasthan Royals team and is at number 4 in the list for Most Maiden Against RR in IPL.

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#3. Amit Mishra

One of the most experienced leg spinners in the Indian Premier League, Amit Mishra has represented Deccan Chargers, Delhi Capitals, Delhi Daredevils, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has played 19 matches against Rajasthan Royals bowling 70 overs. In his 70 overs, he has conceded 483 runs with an economy of 6.90. He averages 16.10 and has a strike rate of 14 against the Royals. His best bowling performance against Rajasthan is 3 wickets for 17 runs. He has picked up 30 wickets against the Royals and has bowled one maiden over, as a result, he is third in the list for Most Maiden Overs Against RR in IPL.

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#4. R.Rampaul

Ravi Rampaul is a West Indian medium-pacer who plays for Trinidad and Tobago in domestic cricket. He has played over 100 international matches for West Indies. When it comes to the Indian Premier League, he has played for Royal Challengers Bangalore. The West Indian has played just three matches against Rajasthan Royals bowling 11.4 overs. He has conceded 63 runs and has picked up 4 wickets against them. His best bowling performance against Rajasthan Royals is 2 wickets for 19 runs. Rampaul has an average of 15.75, an economy of 5.40, and a strike rate of 17.5 against the Royals. He has bowled 2 maiden overs against the Royals and as a result, he is second in the list for a Most Maiden Against RR in IPL.

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#5. Zaheer Khan

Zaheer Khan is amongst the best fast bowling talents India has ever produced. He was a crucial part of the Indian team that won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. He has played for Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. He was a part of the IPL from its inception till 2015. He has played 8 matches against Rajasthan Royals bowling 32 overs and conceding 213 runs. He has just managed to pick up 5 wickets against Rajasthan Royals and his best performance against them is 2 wickets for 17 runs. He has an economy of 6.65 and a strike rate of 38.4. He has bowled two maiden overs against the Royals and is at number 1 in the list for Most Maiden Overs Against RR.

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