The 19th season of IPL is on the verge of conclusion, with just three matches remaining, and the winner of the season will finally be known after two months of intense clashes. IPL has totally revolutionized the T20 format with power-hitting and massive totals; however, some bowlers have dominated the powerplay with their sensational spells. Let’s dive into this story and find out about the top wicket-takers in power play in a single IPL season.
5 highest wicket-takers in Powerplay in a single IPL season
1. Kagiso Rabada – Gujarat Titans (2026)
Star pacer Kagiso Rabada, who is considered one of the most feared pacers in the cricket world, tops the list of bowlers with the most wickets in Powerplay in a single IPL edition. Rabada has 18 wickets in 15 innings at an economy of 9.52 in powerplay, while he has claimed a total of 26 wickets this season while playing for the Gujarat Titans.
2. Mohammad Shami – Gujarat Titans (2023)
Star India bowler Mohammad Shami ranks second on the list of bowlers with the most wickets in Powerplay in a single IPL edition. Shami picked 17 wickets in 17 innings at an economy of 7.5 in the powerplay, while he claimed a total of 28 wickets for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023.
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3. Trent Boult – Mumbai Indians (2020)
New Zealand star pacer Trent Boult ranks third on the list of bowlers with the most wickets in Powerplay in a single IPL edition. Boult has picked 16 wickets in 15 innings at an economy of 6.72 in powerplay, while he grabbed a total of 25 wickets for the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020.
4. Mitchell Johnson – Mumbai Indians (2013)
Mitchell Johnson played a crucial role for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2013 as he picked a total of 24 wickets in 17 innings, while he also dominated the powerplay as star the pacer grabbed 16 wickets at an economy of 6.05. Johnson ranks fourth of the list of bowlers with the most wickets in Powerplay in a single IPL edition.
5. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2026*)
Star pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar ranks fifth on the list of bowlers with the most wickets in Powerplay in a single edition. The 36-year-old has been a key bowler for RCB for the past two years. He has picked 16 wickets in 15 innings in the Powerplay, while he has picked a total of 24 wickets for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 at an economy of 8.00.
NOTE: Dhawal Kulkarni has also picked 16 wickets in Powerplay in a single edition at an economy of 6.84, while playing for the Gujarat Lions in IPL 2016.
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