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Trent Boult overtakes Bhuvneshwar Kumar for this record in IPL 2024 | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals pacer Trent Boult‘s knack of taking early wickets made him the bowler with most dismissals in the powerplay in IPL 2024. The left-arm bowler chipped in with three wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad inside powerplay in Qualifier 2 on Friday.
Boult leads the charge with an impressive tally of 12. His ability to swing the ball and consistently take early wickets has been instrumental for his team.
Close behind is the seasoned Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Bhuvneshwar Kumarwho has secured 10 wickets so far in the powerplay.Known for his precision and skill in exploiting the conditions, Bhuvneshwar has once again proven his worth in the initial overs.
Most wickets in the powerplay in IPL 2024

  • 12 – Trent Boult
  • 10-Bhuvaneshwar Kumar
  • 9 – Mitchell Starc
  • 8 -Vaibhav Arora
  • 8 – Khaleel Ahmed

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Mitchell Starc followed with 9 wickets, using his pace and lethal yorkers to dismantle opposition top orders. His aggressive approach and ability to strike early have made him a formidable force in the powerplay.
Both Vaibhav Arora and Khaleel Ahmed have also made significant contributions, each taking 8 wickets in the powerplay. Arora’s sharp movement and Ahmed’s left-arm angle have provided their teams with crucial breakthroughs, adding to the competitive edge of the tournament.
These bowlers have showcased their exceptional talent and strategic acumen, making the powerplay a challenging phase for batsmen in IPL 2024.
In the history of the IPL, Trent Boult holds the second spot for the most wickets in the powerplay, with 62 wickets to his name. He trails behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who tops the list with 71 wickets.

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