Well, the powerplay is over hailed as one of the most intense phases of an IPL match where picking up early wickets can undoubtedly break the batting dominance of the opponent team and prove to be a game-changer in shifting the entire momentum of the game. The star-studded history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which spans over a decade, has been witness to numerous legendary bowlers including Muttiah Muralitharan, Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah and many others who have dominated and dismissed even the most seasoned batsmen of the league owing to their lethal bowling attacks. Have you ever wondered about the top four bowlers who have picked the highest number of powerplay wickets in their IPL careers as of April 2026? Well, let’s find out.
In this article we will take a look at the top four bowlers with the highest number of powerplay wickets in IPL as of April 2026.
Top 4 Bowlers With Most Powerplay Wickets in IPL
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 77 Wickets
The legendary Indian former international cricketer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is often hailed as one of the most iconic bowlers of his generation, is at the first spot on our list of the top bowlers who have picked up the highest number of wickets in the IPL powerplay overs. The trailblazing Indian bowler has been a mainstay in the Indian Premier League (IPL) ever since he made his star-studded debut for the Pune Warriors in IPL 2011 edition. As of April 2026, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played a record total of 199 IPL matches and has picked up a phenomenal total of 215 wickets including a dominant total of 77 wickets in the powerplay overs, which continues to be an unbeaten record, ranking him at the first spot on our list.
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Trent Boult – 64
At the second spot on our list of the top four bowlers with the highest number of powerplay wickets in IPL, as of April 2026, we have the legendary bowling sensation from New Zealand who has reigned supreme in the annals of international cricket from 2011 to 2024. The New Zealand bowling sensation Trent Boult made his roaring IPL debut for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 2015 edition against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and has been a mainstay in the league ever since. As of April 2026, Trent Boult has played a record total of 124 IPL matches and has picked up a spine-chilling total of 145 wickets, including 64 wickets in the powerplay overs, which continues to be the second-highest aggregate as of April 2026, ranking him at the second spot on our list.
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Deepak Chahar – 62 Wickets
Next, at the third spot on our list of the top bowlers who have picked up the highest number of wickets in the IPL powerplay overs, we have another Indian cricket sensation, Deepak Chahar, who is widely regarded as one of the most prominent and reliable bowlers in the history of international cricket. Deepak Chahar has been a mainstay in the Indian Premier League (IPL) ever since he made his debut for the Rising Pune Supergiant against Kings XI Punjab in the IPL 2016 edition. As of April 2026, the Indian bowling sensation Deepak Chahar has played a record total of 98 IPL matches and has picked up a phenomenal total of 89 wickets, 62 out of which came during the powerplay overs, which continues to be the third-highest aggregate as of April 2026.
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Sandeep Sharma – 61 Wickets
Finally, at the fourth spot on our list of the top four bowlers with the highest number of powerplay wickets in IPl as of April 2026, we have the 32-year-old Indian professional cricketer, Sandeep Sharma who is often hailed as one of the most dominant bowlers in the history of T20 cricket. Sandeep Sharma has been one of the most prominent bowlers in the Indian Premier League ever since he made his roaring debut in the IPL 2013 edition.
As of April 2026, Sandeep Sharma has played a record total of 142 matches in the Indian Premier League and has picked up a phenomenal total of 151 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 8.12, establishing himself as one of the most lethal bowlers in the history of the league. Additionally, Sandeep Sharma has also claimed a spine-chilling total of 61 wickets in the powerplay overs, which continues to be the fourth-highest aggregate as of April 2026.
