maiden over

/ˌmeɪdn ˈoʊvər/
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Other forms: maiden overs

Definitions of maiden over
  1. noun
    (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored
    synonyms: maiden
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    type of:
    over
    (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
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