In a notable clash during IPL 2026, Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached a significant milestone against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Raipur. The veteran pacer equaled Yuzvendra Chahal’s record for the most wickets taken against KKR in IPL history.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Achieves 33rd Wicket Against KKR
Bhuvneshwar Kumar claimed his 33rd wicket against KKR, leveling with Chahal at the top of the all-time leaderboard. His remarkable achievement highlights his consistent performance and strategic expertise against KKR’s batting lineup.
Record of Most Wickets Against KKR
- 33 wickets — Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- 33 wickets — Yuzvendra Chahal
- 25 wickets — Jasprit Bumrah
- 25 wickets — Ravindra Jadeja
- 24 wickets — Ravichandran Ashwin
Bhuvneshwar reached this milestone by dismissing Finn Allen early in the innings. Allen was eyeing an aggressive start, having scored 14 runs in an earlier over. However, Bhuvneshwar’s skillful bowling led to Allen’s dismissal, caught behind after a delivery that adeptly moved away from the batter.
Impact on RCB’s Campaign
This achievement also underlines Bhuvneshwar’s crucial role in RCB’s strong season. He has formed a formidable new-ball partnership with Josh Hazlewood, creating significant challenges for opposing teams during powerplays.
Kolkata’s Recovery Efforts
Despite losing early wickets, KKR rallied thanks to young talent Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who scored an impressive 71 runs from 46 balls. He facilitated key partnerships, including a 68-run stand with Cameron Green, who contributed 32 runs.
Rinku Singh also made a strong impact, finishing unbeaten on 49 from 29 balls. His performance continued a commendable run, with two fifties in his last four matches.
Match Details
The IPL match was delayed by over an hour due to rain. RCB’s captain Rajat Patidar opted to bowl first, hoping to exploit the conditions. However, the pitch did not provide the expected seam movement seen in prior games.
Ultimately, KKR set a competitive target of 192 for four. Nonetheless, the night was marked by Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s historic achievement, adding another chapter to his illustrious IPL career against KKR.
