Bengaluru, March 28: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) kicks off this Saturday with an exciting match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at RCB’s home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has a golden opportunity to make history in this match.
If he takes just two wickets against SRH, he will reach 200 wickets in his IPL career. This achievement will make him the first fast bowler in IPL history to accomplish this milestone, and only the second bowler overall.
The record for the most wickets in IPL history is held by Yuzvendra Chahal, who has taken 221 wickets in 174 matches from 2013 to 2025. Chahal is currently part of the Punjab Kings.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar ranks as the second most successful bowler in IPL history. The right-arm fast bowler has claimed 198 wickets in 190 matches between 2011 and 2025.
Sunil Narine, a spinner from KKR, is in third place with 192 wickets in 189 matches from 2012 to 2025. He also has a chance to reach 200 wickets this season.
Piyush Chawla, who is no longer part of the IPL, took 192 wickets in 192 matches from 2008 to 2024.
Jasprit Bumrah of the Mumbai Indians is the fifth most successful bowler in the league. The right-arm fast bowler has taken 183 wickets in 145 matches from 2013 to 2025. He is in excellent form and could also reach 200 wickets this season.
Among the five most successful bowlers in the league, three are spinners and two are fast bowlers.
My name is Ganpat Singh Choughan. I am an experienced content writer with 7 years of expertise in the field. Currently, I contribute to Daily Kiran, creating engaging and informative content across a variety of categories including technology, health, travel, education, and automobiles. My goal is to deliver accurate, insightful, and captivating information through my words to help readers stay informed and empowered.
Leave a Comment