Bhuvneshwar Kumar has reached a new career milestone, becoming the second-highest wicket-taker in IPL history. The veteran pacer’s 3-wicket haul in RCB’s impressive win over Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday propelled him to this prestigious position, cementing his place as one of the most consistent bowlers in the league’s storied history.
With his career spanning from 2011, Bhuvneshwar’s incredible journey has seen him develop into a key bowler for whichever team he plays for, whether it’s PWI, RCB, or SRH. His latest achievement puts him firmly behind only Yuzvendra Chahal, the IPL’s all-time highest wicket-taker. As of now, Bhuvneshwar has taken 193 wickets in 185 matches, boasting an average of 27.01, an economy rate of 7.60, and a strike rate of 21.31.
In Sunday’s match, Bhuvneshwar was at his very best, returning figures of 3/33 as RCB restricted Delhi Capitals to just 162/8 in their allotted 20 overs. His disciplined bowling helped set the stage for a successful chase, and alongside Josh Hazlewood (2/36), they suffocated the DC batsmen, leaving them with no room to accelerate.
The match was also a showcase of Krunal Pandya’s all-round brilliance, with the all-rounder contributing an unbeaten 73 off 47 balls to guide RCB to victory. Despite a shaky start at 26/3 in the early overs of the chase, Krunal and Kohli’s resilience powered RCB to a six-wicket win, finishing the target of 163 with nine balls to spare.
As for Bhuvneshwar Kumar, his milestone comes as no surprise to those who have watched his journey in the IPL. His knack for bowling in tough situations, especially in the powerplay and death overs, has made him a prized asset in the IPL. Now, with 193 wickets to his name, he has firmly established his legacy, just behind the IPL’s highest wicket-taker, Yuzvendra Chahal (214 wickets).
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Bhuvneshwar’s consistency and longevity in the league have earned him this well-deserved recognition. With still a few more years of cricket left in him, it’s clear that the veteran pacer could well continue to climb the ranks in IPL history.
IPL’s Leading Wicket-Takers (Top 5)
1. Yuzvendra Chahal – 214 wickets (169 matches)
2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 193 wickets (185 matches)
3. Piyush Chawla – 192 wickets (192 matches)
4. Sunil Narine – 187 wickets (185 matches)
5. Ravichandran Ashwin – 185 wickets (219 matches)
