Bhuvneshwar Kumar recently reached a significant milestone by becoming the second Indian bowler to achieve 350 or more wickets in T20 cricket. This accomplishment took place during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match on a Thursday in Ahmedabad, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced Gujarat Titans.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 350 T20 Wickets Milestone
The veteran pacer achieved this landmark moment by taking the wicket of Sai Sudharsan in the third over of the chase. His delivery, which had subtle movement, led to an outside edge that was caught behind. Bhuvneshwar continued his impressive performance by dismissing Shubman Gill, who was aggressively scoring at 43 runs off just 18 balls. Gill’s dismissal was a result of a sharp catch by Virat Kohli at cover.
In his final over, Bhuvneshwar struck again, taking the wicket of Jos Buttler, who had scored 39 runs off 19 balls. Bhuvneshwar finished with remarkable figures of 3 wickets for 28 runs in 4 overs.
Joining the Exclusive 350-Wicket Club
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 350 T20 wickets
- Yuzvendra Chahal: 391 T20 wickets (currently leading)
- Jasprit Bumrah: 347 T20 wickets
- Piyush Chawla: 327 T20 wickets
- Ravichandran Ashwin: 317 T20 wickets
With this achievement, Bhuvneshwar joins Yuzvendra Chahal in the exclusive club of Indian bowlers who have reached the 350-wicket mark in T20 matches. Chahal remains the leading wicket-taker among Indian bowlers with 391 wickets.
Impact on IPL 2026 Statistics
Bhuvneshwar’s impressive performance also propelled him to the top of the IPL 2026 Purple Cap standings, where he has amassed 17 wickets in nine matches. This places him two wickets ahead of Eshan Malinga from Sunrisers Hyderabad, who has 15 wickets.
Match Summary: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Titans
Earlier in the match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru struggled to post a competitive total, getting bowled out for 155 runs in 19.2 overs. Devdutt Padikkal was the top scorer for RCB, contributing 40 runs off 24 balls. The Gujarat bowling attack, led by Arshad Khan with three wickets, effectively dismantled the RCB batting lineup.
Despite the modest target set by RCB, Bhuvneshwar’s early breakthroughs provided a spark, offering RCB a chance to defend their score.
