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T20 cricket is considered a game of momentum, and opening batters are always ready to take momentum in the initial phase of the innings. The first six overs in the Indian Premier League are known as powerplay overs. In these first six overs, the fielding team cannot place more than two fielders outside the 30-yard circle.
Batters are always keen to make maximum use of the powerplay and create momentum for the upcoming overs and upcoming batters. By using field restrictions in the powerplay, batters try to provide a quick start and try to get an upper hand against the opposition team. But there are the bowlers who restrict the batters from scoring big shots and also take wickets in the powerplay overs. These bowlers not only take wickets but also take momentum towards the bowling side and create an impact in the initial phase of the innings.
In this particular article, we are going to learn about the bowlers who take the most wickets in the powerplay overs of the Indian Premier League. Also gets to know who is the most wicket-taker bowler in the powerplay. Top-class bowlers from all around the world participate in this mega league among those who made their name in this IPL bowling telly. In t29 cricket highly rated bowlers like Trent Boult, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Zaheer Khan, Mohammed Shami, etc. are on this list.
Let’s see who is at the top.
Most Wickets in Powerplay in the IPL All Time
| Player | Wkts | Inns | Econ | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 71 | 173 | 6.32 | 100.46 |
| Trent Boult | 62 | 103 | 7.05 | 113.64 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 59 | 122 | 6.98 | 113.06 |
| Deepak Chahar | 58 | 81 | 7.88 | 127.31 |
| Umesh Yadav | 58 | 131 | 7.69 | 123.14 |
| Ishant Sharma | 57 | 108 | 7.30 | 115.12 |
| Zaheer Khan | 52 | 99 | 6.74 | 107.43 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 49 | 133 | 6.81 | 109.55 |
| Mohammed Shami | 46 | 103 | 7.50 | 118.73 |
| Dhawal Kulkarni | 44 | 86 | 7.49 | 121.41 |
1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Most wickets in powerplay overs in the Indian Premier League were taken by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The right-arm fast bowler has been known for his swing bowling in the powerplay overs and for his yorkers, slower ones, and cutters at the death overs. Bhuvneshwar dismissed 61 batters in the powerplay, which is the most by any bowler in the IPL.
Bhuvi took 61 wickets in 157 innings with an economy of 6.08 in the powerplay overs. Bhuvneshwar is known as a swing king for his outstanding ability to swing the ball. That swing in the initial phase of the inning helped him dismiss lots of batters in the powerplay. Bhuvi has been part of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Pune Worries, and is currently with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.
The premier fast bowler has already played 160 matches in the IPL and has 170 wickets with an average of 25.86 and an economy of 7.39. Bhuvi also has two five-wicket hauls and two four-wicket hauls, with a best figure of five for 19 in the league. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the only bowler to take the most wickets in two back-to-back IPL seasons. Bhuvi claimed 23 wickets in 2016 and 26 wickets in the 2017 IPL.
2. Sandeep Sharma
The second-most wickets in the powerplay overs claimed by Sandeep Sharma in the IPL. Sandeep Sharma dismissed 55 batters in the powerplay overs. Sandeep Sharma took those 55 wickets in powerplay with an economy of 6.94 from 114 innings of the Indian Premier League.
Sandeep Sharma played for Kings XI Punjab, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, and is currently with the Rajasthan Royals team for the IPL 2024. Sandeep Sharma is known for his swing bowling ability in the opening period of the innings and is also known for his yorkers at death bowling. Sandeep has till now played 116 IPL matches and taken 124 wickets with an average of 27.50 and an economy of 7.86. Sandeep registered two four-wicket hauls with a best bowling figure of 4 for 20 runs in the inning.
3. Deepak Chahar
The third most wickets in the powerplay were taken by Deepak Chahar. The right-arm medium fast bowler claimed 53 wickets in the powerplay overs in the Indian Premier League. Deepak took these wickets with an economy of 7.80 from 73 innings in the mega T20 league.
Deepak Chahar is known for his swing bowling in the powerplay; in most of the matches, he bowled his three overs in the powerplay. Deepak gave early breakthroughs for the Chennai Super Kings and gave an impactful performance at the start of the game. Deepak Chahar played 73 matches and claimed 73 wickets with an average of 28.04 and an economy of 7.93. Deepak also took two four-wicket hauls and his career best in the IPL is 4/13.
4. Umesh Yadav
Indian right-arm quick bowler Umesh Yadav is at No. 4 in the most wickets in the powerplay overs. Umesh Yadav took 53 wickets in the top six overs of the IPL matches. Umesh achieved those wickets with an economy of 7.61 from 124 matches.
Umesh Yadav is known for his pace and swing bowling in the powerplay. Umesh Yadav played for Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and for this new season, joined the Gujarat Titans. Umesh Yadav has 136 wickets from 141 IPL matches. Umesh bowled with an economy of 8.38 and an average of 30.04 in the league. Umesh’s best performance in the IPL is 4/23, and he also has three four-wicket hauls in the league.
5. Zaheer Khan
A left-arm quick bowler from India has taken 52 wickets in the powerplay of the Indian Premier League. Zaheer Khan is at No. 5 in the most wickets in the powerplay overs telly. Zaheer took those power play wickets with an economy of 6.74 from 99 innings.
A well-known fast bowler played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, and Delhi Capitals. Zaheer played 100 matches and dismissed 102 batters with an average of 27.27 and an economy of 7.59. Zaheer Khan took one four-wicket haul in the IPL, and that was the best bowling figure for him in the IPL.
6. Trent Boult
The New Zealand left-arm fast bowler took 50 wickets in the powerplay of the IPL. Boult bowled in the powerplay with an economy of 7.61 in 88 innings. Boult is in sixth place for the most wicket-taker bowler in the powerplay.
Trent Boult has played 88 matches and taken 105 wickets already, with an average of 26.54 and an economy of 8.29. Boult is known for his initial striking with the bowl and his death-bowling ability. Boult represented Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, and Mumbai Indians, and currently represents Rajasthan Royals. Trent Boult registered one four-wicket haul, and it’s his career-best 4/18.
7. Ishant Sharma
Ishant Sharma also took 50 wickets in the powerplay overs of the league. Ishant took those wickets with an economy of 7.14 from 99 innings. Ishant Sharma played for the Kolkata Knight Riders, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rising Pune Supergiant, Punjab Kings, and Delhi Capitals.
The Delhi pacer has played 101 Indian Premier League matches and claimed 82 wickets with an economy of 8.12 and an average of 35.45. Ishant Sharma also registered one five-wicket haul in the league, and his best bowling in innings is 5/12.
8. Ravichandran Ashwin
The only spinner in the top 10 most wicket-taking bowlers on the powerplay overs list. Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed 47 batters in powerplay with an economy of 6.70 from 125 innings. Ashwin has been known for his variation in his actions and also in bowling deliveries.
Ravichandran Ashwin till now played 197 matches and took 171 wickets with an average of 28.67 and an economy of 7.01. Ashwin’s best bowling spell in terms of wickets is 4/34. Ashwin played for Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and now with Rajasthan Royals.
9. Mohammed Shami
The Indian premier fast bowler is known for his seam position and his accuracy in line and length. Mohammed Shami gets 46 wickets in powerplay with an economy of 7.50. Shami has played for the Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings franchises, and in 2022 he joined the Gujarat Titans.
Shami played 110 matches and registered 127 dismissals, with an average of 26.87 and an economy rate of 8.44. Shami took the most wickets in the 2023 IPL season and won the purple cap. Shami has a four-wicket haul with a best of 4/11.
10. Dhawal Kulkarni
Dhawal Kulkarni took 44 wickets in the powerplay overs in the Indian Premier League. Dhawal bowled in powerplay overs with an economy of 7.49 in 86 innings. Dhawal is at number 10 on the highest wickets-taker list in powerplay overs.
The right-arm pace bowler represented Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, and Gujarat Lions in the Indian Premier League. Dhawal played 92 IPL matches and claimed 86 wickets with an average of 28.77 and an economy of 8.31.
