5 bowlers who have bowled a maiden over in 20-20 World Cup finals

Bowling in a World Cup final is one of the biggest dreams for any cricketer. As a cricketer, you do all the hard work to play for your country on the biggest stage and help them win the trophy. Bowling in the 20-20 format is, perhaps, tougher than the other two formats. And, to bowl, a maiden over in a 20-20 World Cup final takes a big heart and immense confidence in your abilities.

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Over the years, a lot of bowlers have showcased their mettle in a World Cup final but only some have managed to bowl maiden overs. On that note, we take a look at five bowlers who have bowled a maiden over in a 20-20 World Cup final match:

1. Sreesanth bowled a maiden in the 2007 World Cup final 

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India’s former pacer, S Sreesanth exhibited a sensational performance in the 2007 20-20 World Cup. However, he proved to be a bit expensive in the final against Pakistan. Notably, he conceded 44 runs in three overs and the one over he bowled was a maiden. He accomplished the feat against Pakistan’s Younis Khan in the fourth over of the innings.

2. Mohammad Amir bowled a maiden in 2009 World Cup final

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Pakistan’s left-arm seamer, Mohammed Amir is the youngest bowler to bowl a maiden in the history of the 20-20 World Cup 2022. Pakistan’s left-arm seamer bowled a maiden in the very first over he bowled and also picked the wicket of T Dilshan.

3. Angelo Mathews bowled a maiden in the 2012 World Cup final

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Sri Lanka and West Indies locked horns with each other in the final of the 20-20 World Cup 2022. All-rounder, Angelo Mathews bowled a maiden in the very first over of the innings and also took the wicket of Johnson Charles.

4. Samuel Badree bowled a maiden in the 2016 World Cup final

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West Indies spinner, Samuel Badree’s outstanding performance during the 2016 World Cup was one of the biggest reasons why West Indies managed to lift the trophy. He was the highest wicket-taker for West Indies in that tournament and also bowled a maiden over against England in the final. It was the fifth over he bowled during the innings.

5. Adil Rashid bowled a maiden in the 2022 World Cup final

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England spinner, Adil Rashid bowled brilliantly throughout the 20-20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. He was sensational in the final match against Pakistan as well. Rashid picked the important wickets of Babar Azam and M Haris. The wrist-spinner also bowled a maiden over in the 12^th over of the innings.