RCB vs CSK: Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes first pacer to THIS huge feat in IPL history
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar is playing for RCB in IPL 2026.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are clashing in match 11 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The match got underway on April 5 at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
After being asked to bat first, RCB piled up a gigantic total of 250/3 in the first innings. Phil Salt (46), Devdutt Padikkal (50), Rajat Patidar (48), and Tim David (70) were at their brutal best as their combined batting effort took the scoreboard to a massive total.
In the chase, CSK lost their top three batters for single digits. Jacob Duffy dismissed both the openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson, while pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar got the crucial wicket of in-form batter Ayush Mhatre. With the wicket, he also bagged a huge achievement in IPL history.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes first pacer to pick 200 wickets in IPL
Bhuvneshwar has reached the mark of 200 wickets in the IPL. Moreover, he is the first fast bowler and second player to reach the mark in the tournament’s history. Yuzvendra Chahal was the first bowler to clinch 200 wickets in the IPL. With 224 scalps, the right-arm spinner is the highest wicket-taker in IPL history.
Bowlers with most wickets in the IPL
- Yuzvendra Chahal – 224 wickets
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 200 wickets
- Sunil Narine – 193 wickets
- Piyush Chawla – 192 wickets
- Ravichandran Ashwin – 187 wickets
Meanwhile, Kumar has been part of the IPL since the 2011 edition. He has played 192 matches in the tournament over the years. Kumar has won the Purple Cap in two editions- 2016 and 2017- where he represented Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
He became a part of his current team RCB in the 2025 edition. Last season, he played a key role in RCB’s title-winning campaign, clinching 17 wickets in 14 games. He was retained by the defending champions for IPL 2026 at INR 10.75 crore.
What record did Bhuvneshwar Kumar achieve in RCB vs CSK clash?
He reached the mark of 200 wickets in IPL in the encounter.
Who is the highest wicket-taker in IPL?
Yuzvendra Chahal is the highest wicket-taker in IPL with 224 wickets.
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