- Harbhajan Singh – The Turbanator was one of the most crucial players behind India’s success in the inaugural ICC T20 world cup in 2007. He played a total of 19 T20 world cup matches in which he bowled 69 overs picking 16 wickets on the way. Bhajji tops the list of most maidens in the history of ICC T20 World cup with 4 maidens to his name.
- Dilhara Fernando – The former Sri-Lankan pacer served his national team for a long time and was a key member behind the Lankans’ route to the 2011 ICC 50 over world cup. Dilhara Fernando played 5 world T20 matches, bowled 17 overs picking 6 wickets and has 3 maidens under his belt.
- Nuwan Kulasekara – This top 5 list of bowlers with most maidens have been severely dominated by Sri-Lankan bowlers. This goes on to speak a lot about the quality of bowlers the country produces. Kulasekara was perhaps one of the most loyal Sri-Lankan bowlers who played some crucial matches. His economy and wicket taking ability was the biggest asset he brought with him. Nuwan Kulasekara bowled 3 maidens out of the 58.5 overs he bowled in 18 ICC T20 world cup matches and removed 17 batters on the way.
- Rangana Herath – The former Lankan spinner is the second Sri-Lankan to be featured in this list. Rangana Herath picked up a combined 525 wickets across all formats since making his debut. He was featured in 10 World T20 matches, bowling 35.3 overs, picked 13 wickets and earned 3 maidens.
- Ajanta Mendis – The best spinners in the world are found in Sri Lanka, it can be said without hesitation. We have numerous instances of the spinner from this nation. Another one of the mystery spinners was Ajantha Mendis. In 21 games, Mendis has taken 35 wickets, with a best total of 6/8. He has also bowled three maidens throughout the course of the competition.
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