Bhuvneshwar Kumar Breaks Massive IPL Record, Surpasses Bravo and Bumrah to Become Leading Pacer
Wankhede, Mumbai Bhuvneshwar Kumar etched his name into the history books during the high-stakes match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI), becoming the most successful pacer in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The veteran Indian bowler achieved this milestone at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, leaving behind legendary names like Dwayne Bravo and Jasprit Bumrah.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Becomes No. 1 Among IPL Pacers
The 35-year-old pacer took his 184th IPL wicket by dismissing Tilak Verma, pushing past Dwayne Bravoโs tally of 183 wickets. With this feat, Bhuvneshwar Kumar now holds the record for the most wickets by a pace bowler in IPL history. His ability to swing the ball both ways, execute pinpoint yorkers, and outthink batters with clever variations continues to make him a threat, even after over a decade in the league.
Top 5 Most Wickets in IPL Among Pacers
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India) 184 wickets in 180 matches
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Dwayne Bravo (West Indies) 183 wickets in 161 matches
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Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) 170 wickets in 122 matches
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Jasprit Bumrah (India) 165 wickets in 134 matches
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Umesh Yadav (India) 144 wickets in 148 matches
Match Impact: RCB vs MI
Although Bhuvneshwarโs individual figures read 1/48 in 4 overs, his experience was vital in RCBโs thrilling 12-run victory over the Mumbai Indians. He bowled the key overs under pressure and managed to curb MIโs late charge in the death overs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumarโs IPL Journey
Bhuvneshwar made his IPL debut in 2011 with Pune Warriors India. Since then, heโs donned the jersey for Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he gained recognition as a top-tier pacer, and now plays a key role with Royal Challengers Bangalore. His growth from a swing bowler in the powerplay to a death-overs specialist is a testament to his adaptability and cricketing intelligence.
RCB Climbs to Third in IPL 2025 Points Table
RCBโs win over Mumbai Indians pushes them to third place on the points table with 6 points from 4 matches. They trail Delhi Capitals, who are also on 6 points but ahead on net run rate.
As the IPL 2025 season unfolds, Bhuvneshwar Kumarโs record and RCBโs form make them one of the most exciting teams to watch.
