Mohammad Amir Sets Record for Most Maidens by a Pacer in T20 Internationals
Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir has set a new record for the most maidens bowled by a pacer in Twenty20 internationals (T20s). While playing for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024, Amir achieved this milestone during a match against the Barbados Royals.
In the match, held on Thursday, Amir bowled the first over of the innings as the Falcons defended a total of 177 runs. His maiden over, delivered to the aggressive Rakheem Cornwall, marked his 25th maiden in T20 cricket, surpassing the previous record of 24 maidens held by India’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Amir’s remarkable achievement places him third on the all-time list for most maidens in T20s, behind Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan with 26 maidens, and West Indies’ Sunil Narine, who leads with 30 maidens. This milestone adds to Amir’s impressive T20 career, highlighting his skill and precision in the format.
Earlier this year, fellow Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi also made headlines by surpassing Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s record for the most first-over wickets in T20s during a series against New Zealand.
Current Standings for Most Maidens in T20s:
- Sunil Narine (West Indies) – 30
- Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 26
- Mohammad Amir (Pakistan) – 25
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India) – 24
- Jasprit Bumrah (India) – 21
