In the IPL, the powerplay overs are crucial for setting the tone of the match. Bowling during this period requires accuracy, pace, and the ability to swing the ball to get early breakthroughs. Here are the top IPL bowlers with the most wickets in the powerplay:
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 57 wickets
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is one of the best swing bowlers on the current circuit. He has the ability to swing the ball both ways. Kumar has taken 57 wickets in powerplays with an economy of 6.04 in 148 innings.
Sandeep Sharma: 54 wickets
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Sandeep is another another swing bowler to appear on this list. He is one of the most dangerous bowlers in the IPL with the new ball. In 106 innings, Sandeep has 54 wickets in the powerplay with an economy of 6.84.
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Umesh Yadav: 54 wickets
Umesh may not have been at his best recently, but he was once one of India’s fastest bowlers in both the IPL and international cricket. He has the ability to bowl quickly and swing with the new ball. Umesh has 54 powerplay wickets with an economy of 7.57 in 122 innings.
Zaheer Khan: 52 wickets
One of India’s most talented left-arm pacers. In the IPL, Zaheer was a go-to bowler for whatever captain he has played for. His vital powerplay triumphs with the new ball were the pinnacle of his great career. Zaheer took 52 wickets in 99 innings at a 6.74 economy rate.
Ravichandran Ashwin: 47 wickets
R Ashwin is the only player on this list who can spin. During the powerplays, Ashwin has been spectacular. One of his highlights came against RCB in 2011, when MS Dhoni gave Ashwin the opening over to bowl against Gayle, who had a fantastic IPL. Ashwin embraced the challenge and dismissed Gayle, allowing CSK to win back-to-back IPL championships. In 119 innings, Ashwin has taken 47 wickets in powerplays with an economy of 6.64.
Trent Boult: 45 wickets
The New Zealand fast bowler is one of the best swing bowlers in modern cricket. His ferocious swinging pitches jar batters and disrupt their concentration. In 83 innings, Boult has 45 powerplay wickets at an economy of nearly 7.
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