Bhuvneshwar Kumar can make a great record in the first match of IPL 2026, only one bowler in history has been able to do this

By Samira Vishwas On Mar 28, 2026

Bhuvneshwar has taken 198 wickets in 190 matches played in IPL at an average of 27.33 and economy of 7.69. If he is successful in taking two wickets, he will become the second bowler to take 200 or more wickets in IPL.

So far, only spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been able to reach this figure, with 221 wickets in 172 innings.

Bhuvneshwar is currently at third place in terms of taking most wickets in Indian T-20 cricket. He has taken 335 wickets in 315 innings and will have a chance to touch the mark of 350 wickets in T20 in the upcoming season of IPL.

Let us tell you that Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will not play in the first few matches of RCB. In such a situation, Bhuvneshwar’s responsibility in the fast bowling department will increase further.

Bhuvneshwar played an important role in RCB winning the title last season and took 17 wickets in 14 matches, in which 3 wickets for 33 runs was his best performance.

rcb team for ipl 2026

Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Tim David, Jacob Bethel, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jordan Cox, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Swapnil Singh, Jacob Duffy, Kanishk Chauhan, Abhinandan Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Phil Salt, Satwik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra.