Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the seasoned pacer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has become the leading wicket-taker in the IPL after a stellar performance against Gujarat Titans, where he recorded figures of 3 for 28. Despite earning the Purple Cap, Bhuvneshwar downplayed its significance, stating that his focus has shifted towards team success rather than individual milestones. In the match, RCB faced a disappointing batting collapse, managing only 155 runs, which proved insufficient against the Titans. Bhuvneshwar acknowledged the challenges of batting first in the current season, where chasing has become easier due to favorable conditions. He emphasized the need for the team to complement each other's performances, noting that even star players like Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal can have off days. For the Titans, Jason Holder's all-round performance, including 2 wickets and three catches, earned him the Player of the Match award. RCB will need to regroup and improve their batting strategy as they continue in the tournament.