Top 5 bowlers with most wickets in 1st over of IPL. ft Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Two bowlers have picked more than 30 wickets in 1st over in the IPL.
The first over in any match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is very crucial for both teams. While the batters look to attack from the first ball itself, bowlers try to find breakthroughs. Over the years, some bowlers have provided their teams with exceptional starts by clinching wickets in the first over itself.
With their swing, pace, accuracy, and clever variations, these bowlers have consistently bagged breakthroughs in the first over of the innings. Thanks to their skills, teams have been successful in dismissing dangerous openers cheaply on many occasions. On that note, below are the top five bowlers with the most wickets in the opening overs in the IPL.
Most wickets in the first over in the IPL (Top 5)
| Player | Wickets in 1st Over |
|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 32 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 31 |
| Deepak Chahar | 17 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 15 |
| Praveen Kumar | 15 |
5. Praveen Kumar – 15 wickets
Former Indian pacer Praveen Kumar bags the fifth spot on this list with 15 wickets. The right-arm pacer was one of the most dominant pacers in the powerplay, bagging crucial breakthroughs for his team. He played in 119 games from 2008 to 2017 seasons, clinching a total of 90 wickets.
4. Mohammed Siraj – 15 wickets
Mohammed Siraj made his IPL debut in 2017 and has been one of the most successful pacers over the years. He is representing Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. He has featured in over 100 matches in the IPL and clinched 15 wickets while bowling the opening over.
3. Deepak Chahar – 17 wickets
Indian pacer Deepak Chahar is also known for his expertise in the powerplay. He has played for both Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians- the two most successful sides in the tournament. Chahar has clinched 17 wickets in the first over. The right-arm pacer is representing MI in IPL 2026 and has played over 100 matches in the tournament.
2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 31 wickets
With more than 200 wickets, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the most successful pacer in IPL history. He has been one of the most consistent seamers over the years, who made his debut in the 2011 edition. With his ability to swing the ball, Bhuvneshwar is considered one of the most lethal bowlers in the powerplay. He has hunted 31 wickets in the first over.
1. Trent Boult – 32 wickets
Trent Boult steals the top spot on this list with 32 wickets in the opening over in the Indian Premier League. Over the years, the left-arm pacer has played for various teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Mumbai Indians. Boult is known for dominating batters with his swing in the powerplay.
Which bowler holds the record for most wickets in the first over of IPL?
Trent Boult (32 wickets) owns the record for most wickets in the first over.
Who is the Indian bowler with the most wickets in the first over in the IPL?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar holds the record with 31 wickets.
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