Jasprit Bumrah vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Who is the best in IPL? Know stats
Jasprit Bumrah is part of MI, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar is part of RCB in IPL 2026.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah are two legendary bowlers in the Indian Premier League who have grabbed the spotlight with their performances for over a decade. While Bumrah is one of the most lethal pacers in IPL and international cricket currently, Bhuvneshwar is the most successful fast bowler in IPL history.
Recently, Bhuvneshwar became the first pacer and the second overall to cross the 200-wicket mark in the IPL (after Yuzvendra Chahal). He made his debut long back in the 2011 edition and has played for three different teams. In his maiden season, Kumar represented Pune Warriors India.
From 2014 to 2024, he was a member of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). He was also part of the title-winning SRH team in the 2016 edition and played a key role in the victory by finishing as the highest wicket-taker in the season. He replicated his heroics in the 2017 edition and won the Purple Cap once again.
In IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captured Kumar in their squad. Interestingly, they also won their maiden title in the season, with Kumar playing a key role in the bowling department. The veteran Indian pacer is part of RCB in IPL 2026 as well.
Bumrah has been part of the Mumbai Indians
Talking about Jasprit Bumrah, he has been associated with the Mumbai Indians since his debut in the IPL 2013. Mumbai have retained a gemstone like Bumrah over the years. In the last decade, the right-armer has emerged as one of the best pacers in international cricket.
So far, MI have won five IPL titles, and Bumrah played a pivotal role in their victories. He has been leading their pace attack for over a decade. Although he has never won the Purple Cap, he has finished as MI’s leading wicket-taker in multiple seasons. He is representing Mumbai once again in IPL 2026.
Bhuvneshwar and Bumrah can be termed two highly successful Indian pacers in IPL history. Let’s take a glance at a detailed stat comparison between both bowlers in the IPL.
Jasprit Bumrah vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar stats in IPL
| Stat | Jasprit Bumrah | Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
|---|---|---|
| Innings | 147 | 192 |
| Overs | 564.1 | 711.4 |
| Maidens | 8 | 14 |
| Wickets | 183 | 202 |
| Best Bowling (BBI) | 5/10 | 5/19 |
| Average | 22.3 | 27.1 |
| Economy | 7.24 | 7.70 |
| 5-wicket hauls | 2 | 2 |
The above stats prove that both are impeccable pacers in the tournament over the years. Bumrah does have a little edge as he has played far fewer games than Bhuvneshwar, but is quite close to his tally.
He might also reach the 200-wicket mark in the current or next edition. The MI pacer also has a better bowling average and economy.
Jasprit Bumrah is playing for which team in IPL 2026?
Bumrah is playing for the Mumbai Indians.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is part of which team in IPL 2026?
Bhuvneshwar is representing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament.
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Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.