Bhuvneshwar Kumar holds the record for the most wickets taken during the powerplay overs (1st to 6th over) in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, with a total of 71 dismissals.
Following him is Trent Boult, who has secured 62 wickets in the powerplay, moving to second place after his performances in the 2024 season.
Other notable bowlers in this category include Sandeep Sharma with 59 wickets, Deepak Chahar with 58, and Umesh Yadav also with 58 powerplay wickets.
These figures underscore the effectiveness of these bowlers in making early breakthroughs during the initial overs of IPL matches.