In a tournament where batters dominate almost every game, bowling a maiden over is still a massive achievement. A single quiet over can build pressure, break momentum, and even change the result of a match.Here’s a look at the bowlers with the most maiden overs in IPL 2026 till 12 May.
Mohsin Khan – 3 Maidens
Mohsin Khan has been far ahead of everyone else this season with three maiden overs in just five matches. The left-arm pacer has impressed with his swing, accuracy, and ability to keep batters quiet in the powerplay.His disciplined bowling has played a big role in LSG’s strong performances this season.
Akeal Hosein – 1 Maiden
Akeal Hosein has done an excellent job for CSK with his tight left-arm spin. He has bowled one maiden over and has consistently controlled the run flow in the middle overs.His calm bowling style has made him a reliable option for Chennai this year.
Suyash Sharma – 1 Maiden
Young Leg spinner Suyash Sharma continues to impress in IPL 2026. He has bowled one maiden over and troubled batters with his smart variations and quick leg-spin.His performances have added extra strength to RCB’s bowling attack.
Jofra Archer – 1 Maiden
Jofra Archer’s pace and bounce remain dangerous in any format. The Rajasthan Royals fast bowler has also bowled one maiden over this season.Whenever Archer gets into rhythm, scoring against him becomes extremely difficult.
Kagiso Rabada – 1 Maiden
Kagiso Rabada has once again delivered with the ball for Gujarat Titans. Along with taking key wickets, he has also bowled one maiden over this season.His aggressive approach continues to make him one of the top fast bowlers in the tournament.
Final Words
Bowling maiden overs in T20 cricket is never easy, especially in the IPL. That’s what makes these performances special.So far, Mohsin Khan leads the chart comfortably with three maidens, while the rest of the bowlers are tied with one each. With the playoffs getting closer, this list could still see a few changes in the coming matches.
