Maiden over – In cricket, an over in which no runs are scored

(Pronounced may-duhn oh-ver)

Note: An over is six consecutive deliveries bowled from one end of a cricket pitch to a player batting at the other end.

To remember the definition of the word maiden over, use the following mnemonic:

The maiden fell over (maiden over) so no runs were scored.

Examples of maiden over in a sentence

In their last game, they faced five consecutive maiden overs in row.

The coach was furious as his team faced another maiden over. 

"We need one more maiden over to win the game," said the team captain.