However, in the 30th game between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, Kagiso Rabada grabbed three wickets in the first six overs, making him the highest wicket taker during the powerplay for the IPL 2026 season. During the first six overs of the game, apart from Rabada, there were three other bowlers who troubled the openers as well.
Gujarat Titans’ bowler Kagiso Rabada grabbed three wickets within the first six overs of the 30th match against the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing IPL 2026 season. This performance made Kagiso Rabada the leading wicket taker in the powerplay (overs 1-6). Currently, Rabada has grabbed a total of seven wickets in six games.
Rabada first dismissed IPL debutant Danish Malewar for two runs. He then took his second wicket by catching South African batting legend Quinton de Kock off his own bowling. Rabada didn't stop there, bowling out Mumbai Indians captain Suryakumar Yadav in the final over of the powerplay.
After Rabada, the second-highest wicket-taker in the powerplay this season is Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Jofra Archer, who took six wickets in six matches. Six of these wickets came during the powerplay. Lucknow Supergiants fast bowler Prince Yadav and Royal Challengers Bangalore fast bowler Jacob Duffy are tied for third place on this list with five wickets each.
Rabada took 1 wicket for 34 runs against Punjab Kings this season. He then took 2 wickets for 42 runs against Rajasthan Royals, including an unbeaten 23 in that match. Against Delhi Capitals, Rabada went wicketless for 32 runs, while against Lucknow Supergiants, he conceded 54 runs and took one wicket. Against Kolkata Knight Riders, the fast bowler took 3 wickets for 29 runs.
Most wickets in the powerplay in IPL 2026:
- 7 - Kagiso Rabada (Economy Rate: 9.92)
- 6 - Jofra Archer (Economy Rate: 8.63)
- 5 - Prince Yadav (Economy Rate: 7.55)
- 5 - Jacob Duffy (Economy Rate: 11.12)