Bhuvneshwar Kumar Scripts History: Bhuvneshwar Kumar is seen continuously performing brilliantly for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2026. In the 54th match of the season against Mumbai, Bhuvi created history by doing wonders, which has happened only for the second time in the history of the tournament in 19 years. He has not just made a record but a mega record in his name.

In fact, Bhuvneshwar became only the second bowler in IPL history to take ‘3 wicket haul’ 6 times in a season. This feat was first done by Harshal Patel in 2021. The thing to note is that Bhuvi has every chance to break Harshal’s record because today RCB is on the field for its 11th league match against Mumbai. From here the team has to play 3 more matches, in which Bhuvi can break Harshal’s record by taking ‘3 wicket haul’ only once.

Took 4 wickets against Mumbai

Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 4 wickets in his account in the match against Mumbai. During this, he spent only 23 runs in 4 overs. His economy was 5.80.

Record of taking maximum ‘3 wicket haul’ in IPL season

6 – Harshal Patel (2021)
6 – Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2026)

BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR – THE PURPLE CAP HOLDER.

– The GOAT in IPL. pic.twitter.com/4EtDIlISUN

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 10, 2026

Purple cap named after him

Bhuvi has once again won the Purple Cap by taking 4 wickets against Mumbai. So far, he has taken 21 wickets in 11 innings of 11 matches at an average of 15.28, in which the best figure was 4/23. His economy was 7.46.

Talking about Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s IPL career, till now he has played 201 matches in the tournament. Bowling in 201 innings in these matches, he has taken 219 wickets in his account at an average of 26.17, in which the best figure was 5/19. Let us tell you that Bhuvi has made ‘5 wicket haul’ in his name twice. Whereas his economy was 7.67. Bhuvneshwar has been playing in IPL since 2011.

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