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List of Most Maiden Overs in a Single IPL Season

A comprehensive ranked list of the highest number of maiden overs bowled by a bowler in a single IPL season from 2008 to 2025.

10 itemsUpdated Mar 26, 2026

Bowling a maiden over in the IPL is an exceptional achievement given the aggressive batting and short format. Pacers with swing and accuracy like Praveen Kumar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have delivered multiple maidens in strong seasons. This ranked list highlights the best individual seasons for maiden overs bowled, showcasing disciplined bowling in a boundary-heavy league.

#	Name	Team	Player	Season	Economy
1	Praveen Kumar Kings XI Punjab / Deccan Chargers, 2009-2010 seasons Bowled 4 maiden overs in a single season with his classic swing bowling, setting an early benchmark for control in the IPL.	KXIP/DC	Praveen Kumar	2009-2010	~7.5
2	Bhuvneshwar Kumar Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2016 Delivered 3 maiden overs in the season with exceptional new-ball swing and death-over yorkers.	SRH	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	2016	7.42
3	Trent Boult Rajasthan Royals, 2020 Bowled 3 maiden overs showcasing left-arm swing and accuracy in the powerplay.	RR	Trent Boult	2020	8.20
4	Lasith Malinga Mumbai Indians, 2011 Recorded 3 maiden overs with his deadly yorkers and slower balls in a title-winning season.	MI	Lasith Malinga	2011	7.14
5	Bhuvneshwar Kumar Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2014 Bowled 3 maiden overs with precise swing bowling during SRH's campaign.	SRH	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	2014	7.30
6	Irfan Pathan Kings XI Punjab, 2008 Achieved 3 maiden overs in the inaugural IPL season with all-round contributions.	KXIP	Irfan Pathan	2008	—
7	Jasprit Bumrah Mumbai Indians, 2017 Bowled 2 maiden overs with his unique action and death-over mastery.	MI	Jasprit Bumrah	2017	7.50
8	Dhawal Kulkarni Rajasthan Royals, 2015 Delivered 2 maiden overs with consistent line and length.	RR	Dhawal Kulkarni	2015	—
9	Sandeep Sharma Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2017 Bowled 2 maiden overs using variations and swing.	SRH	Sandeep Sharma	2017	—
10	Trent Boult Mumbai Indians / Rajasthan Royals, 2022 Recorded 2 maiden overs with sharp swing in the powerplay.	MI/RR	Trent Boult	2022	—

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 26, 2026.

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