Big Bash League Records and Statistics: Highest Maidens in the League

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Big Bash League has, overall, presented exceptional cricket players. In each and every unit, there have been incredible performers who managed to delight the world and cricket fans with their impeccable and outstanding records. However, this tournament is one of the most popular and celebrated cricket championships of all time. Here’s the mention of some well-known bowling options, who have successfully registered highest maidens to their names since the inaugural season of Big Bash League. 

The list is composed of the exceptional bowlers like Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor, Jackson Bird, Mitchell Johnson, Ben Dwarshuis, Fawad Ahmed, James Faulkner, Jhye Richardson, Xavier Doherty, and Peter Siddle. The table comprises of their performance records and statistics: 

Bowler Span Mts Overs Mdns Wkts Econ
Kane Richardson 2011-2022 90 324.5 5 117 7.87
Josh Lalor 2012-2022 60 207.4 4 64 8.42
Jackson Bird 2012-2022 72 238.3 4 61 7.40
Mitchell Johnson 2016-2018 19 74.0 4 20 6.14
Ben Dwarshuis 2014-2022 83 286.4 3 102 8.16
Fawad Ahmed 2013-2022 95 341.3 3 86 7.15
James Faulkner 2011-2020 70 223.1 3 80 7.76
Jhye Richardson 2016-2022 55 199.5 3 73 7.69
Xavier Doherty 2011-2017 34 117.0 3 30 7.66
Peter Siddle 2014-2022 68 235.5 2 90 7.41

Further details associated with some of the players are mentioned below: 

  • Ben Dwarshuis: Ben Dwarshuis is considered to be the fifth player in this context. As per reports, he has taken 102 wickets in around 83 matches alongside three maidens in his BBL career. And he is known as the fourth highest wicket-taker in the tournament.
  • Mitchell Johnson: Mitchell Johnson has successfully played in 19 matches and picked up 20 wickets at a decent economy of 6.14. However, he is one of the three bowlers to have bowled four maidens in the Big Bash League matches.
  • Jackson Bird: This Australian sportsperson has successfully taken around 61 wickets at an economy of 7.40 with a best figure of 4/31. Moreover, the sportsperson has bowled four maidens in his entire BBL career.  
  • Josh Lalor: Josh Lalor is another player to bag the second position. According to reports, the player has been a part of around 60 matches, and successfully picked up 64 wickets with a best figure of 5/26, including four maiden overs. 
  • Kane Richardson:  Kane Richardson has been a part of teams like Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades. However, he has successfully managed to bowl five maiden overs. 

As the Big Bash League has already started, the fans seem to have high expectations from the stunning bowlers of all time. With excellent records to their names, the competition is expected to be an interesting and exciting watch. 

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