Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Impressive IPL Performance Against KKR
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Shines in IPL 2026
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, leading the fast bowling unit for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026, showcased his skills by taking one wicket for 34 runs during the 12th match of the season against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur on May 13. He achieved this milestone by dismissing opener Finn Allen on the third ball of the third over, marking his first and only wicket of the match. With this performance, Bhuvneshwar has now claimed a total of 33 wickets against KKR, making him one of the joint-highest wicket-takers in IPL history against this team.
Yuzvendra Chahal, who has played for several franchises including Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals, also shares this record with Bhuvneshwar, having taken 33 wickets against KKR. Following them are Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, each with 25 wickets against the Kolkata franchise.
Top Wicket-Takers Against KKR
- Yuzvendra Chahal - 33 Wickets
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 33 Wickets
- Jasprit Bumrah - 25 Wickets
- Ravindra Jadeja - 25 Wickets
- Ravichandran Ashwin - 24 Wickets
If Bhuvneshwar had taken one more wicket in this match, he would have reached 34 wickets, placing him at the top of the list. The record for the most wickets against a single team in IPL is held by Sunil Narine, who has taken 36 wickets in 27 matches against Punjab Kings. Bhuvneshwar currently ranks third with 34 wickets against PBKS in 25 matches. He will have a chance to break Narine's record when RCB faces PBKS again on May 17 in Dharamsala.