The legendary Indian bowler Bapu Nadkarni holds the all-time record for the most consecutive maiden overs in a Test match, and by extension, the most consecutive dot balls bowled by a single bowler. In 1964 against England, he bowled a remarkable 21.5 consecutive maiden overs, which equates to 131 consecutive dot balls. This is an astonishing feat of accuracy and control.
In a T20 World Cup match against Papua New Guinea in 2024, New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson bowled a record-breaking 24 consecutive dot balls, a feat that is effectively four maiden overs in a row. He finished with figures of 4-3-0-3, making history for the most economical spell in men's T20I history. The tall Pakistani pacer once bowled a spell of 23 consecutive dot balls in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), a record for the tournament.
The record for the most consecutive dot balls bowled by a team in a Test match is held by Sri Lanka. In a 2016 Test against Australia, the Sri Lankan spinners bowled an incredible 154 consecutive dot balls as they tried to bowl out the Australian tailenders.
Known for his immense patience and resilience, Rahul Dravid once faced 40 consecutive dot balls in a Test match in Sydney. This deliberate, run-less period was a testament to his mental strength and his ability to wear down the opposition bowlers, a quality that earned him the nickname "The Wall."
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