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Most Wickets in Powerplay of IPL 2024: Trent Boult Overtakes Bhuvneshwar Kumar in Qualifier 2

By MyKhel Staff

In the crucial match of IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Chennai, Trent Boult delivered a sensational performance, taking a three-wicket haul that dismantled the Sunrisers Hyderabad's top order.

Boult's impressive display saw him claim the scalps of Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, and Aiden Markram, pushing his powerplay wicket tally to 12 for the season. Also read: Most Runs in IPL 2024 | Most Wickets | Most Sixes | IPL 2024 Points Table

Most Wickets in Powerplay of IPL 2024 Trent Boult

This outstanding feat places Boult firmly at the top of the powerplay wicket-takers list for IPL 2024, surpassing Bhuvneshwar Kumar by three wickets.

Most Wickets in Powerplay in IPL 2024: Top 10 List

Bowler Wickets in powerplay Overall wickets Matches Economy Rate in PP
Trent Boult (RR) 12 16 15 7.02
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) 10 11 14 7.68
Mitchell Starc (KKR) 9 15 12 10.69
Khaleel Ahmed (DC) 8 17 14 8.87
Vaibhav Arora (KKR) 8 10 9 8.90
Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) 7 19 14 8.81
Ishant Sharma (DC) 7 10 9 9.27
Jasprit Bumrah (MI) 6 20 14 6.00
Tushar Deshpande (CSK) 6 17 13 8.20
Sandeep Warrier (GT) 6 6 5 10.40

During the crucial qualifier match, Boult's early breakthroughs were pivotal. He removed the in-form Abhishek Sharma, who has been a powerhouse for SRH this season, and the dangerous Rahul Tripathi, who was scoring freely before succumbing to Boult's precision.

Aiden Markram was the third victim, solidifying Boult's dominance in the powerplay. Notably, two of these wickets came in his third over, effectively crippling SRH's innings early on.

Most Wickets inside Powerplay in IPL History

Player Powerplay Wickets
Bhuvneshwar Kumar 74
Trent Boult 63
Sandeep Sharma 62
Umesh Yadav 61
Deepak Chahar 60
Ishant Sharma 60
Zaheer Khan 57
Ravichandran Ashwin 53
Mohammed Shami 50
Dhawal Kulkarni 46

Boult's rise to second place in the all-time powerplay wickets chart is a testament to his consistent performance over the years. His ability to deliver under pressure, especially in crucial matches like the qualifiers, underscores his value as one of the premier bowlers in the IPL.

As the tournament progresses, Boult's contributions will be keenly watched by fans and analysts alike. His knack for taking early wickets sets the tone for his team's bowling performance, often giving them a significant edge in tight contests. With his current form, Boult is likely to add more scalps to his tally, further cementing his legacy in the IPL.

Story first published: Friday, May 24, 2024, 20:56 [IST]
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