The Big Bash League is currently considered one among the best T20 leagues. With its expansion, the league has managed to reach new heights and gather huge fan following. Be it in batting, bowling, or fielding units the league has always been composed of renowned performers of all time. But, the T20 cricket matches have always been a competitive one for the bowling options. Even then, there have been numerous bowlers who managed to register maximum maidens to their names. Check to learn about a few of those incredible bowlers:
- Kane Richardson (5 BBL maidens)
The player to bag the first position in this regard is none other than the Australian pacer, Kane Richardson. Kane made his BBL debut in 2011, and successfully represented teams like Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades. According to reports, the player has bowled five maiden overs.
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- Josh Lalor (4 maidens)
Josh Lalor is said to begin his Big Bash League career in 2012 and has successfully been a part of the Brisbane Heat, Melbourne Renegades, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers, and Sydney Thunder. And, he has played around 60 matches and picked up 64 wickets with a best figure of 5/26, which include four maiden overs.
- Jackson Bird (4 maidens)
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The next player to follow the list is Jackson Bird. This Australian sportsperson has managed to take 61 wickets at an economy of 7.40 with a best figure of 4/31. And, he has bowled four maidens in his entire BBL career. However, Jackson is considered to be a part of the tournament since 2012 and has managed to represent Sydney Sixers and the Melbourne Stars.
- Mitchell Johnson (4 maidens)
Mitchell played only for three Big Bash League seasons (2016, 2017 and 2018). And, he has managed to play 19 matches and pick up 20 wickets at a decent economy of 6.14. According to reports, Johnson is one of the three bowlers to have bowled four maidens in the BBL matches.
- Ben Dwarshuis (3 maidens)
Another player to secure the fifth position in this regard is none other than Ben Dwarshuis. He has been a part of the Big Bash League since 2014, also has successfully represented the Sydney Sixers. However, in 83 games the player has taken 102 wickets alongside three maidens in his BBL career. Furthermore, he is also regarded as the fourth highest wicket-taker in the tournament.
| 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 |
Like always, the cricket fans seem to look forward to the interesting and upcoming Big Bash tournament. Furthermore, the bowlers are highly expected to showcase their potential and skills in this season. If you really liked to read about the records made by the players in the BBL matches, you might want to also explore the highest innings total batting second in the ODI Team records.
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