Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Muttiah Muralitharan tops list with 1,794 Test cricket maiden overs. Test Cricket Most Maidens: Maiden overs are one of the most effective weapons in Test cricket. Top 5 Bowlers With Most Test Maiden Overs1) Muttiah MuralitharanSri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan occupies the No. 4) Anil KumbleIndia's legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble is fourth with 1,576 maiden overs. 5) Courtney WalshWest Indies pace legend Courtney Walsh completes the top five with 1,132 maiden overs.