Bhuvneshwar Kumar Tops IPL 2026 Purple Cap Race After Stellar Performance
IPL 2026 - GT vs RCB - Bhuvneshwar Kumar takes lead on Purple Cap table after fifth three-for of the season
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In the IPL 2026 match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Bhuvneshwar Kumar's impressive bowling performance of 3 for 28 propelled him to the top of the Purple Cap standings with 17 wickets. Eshan Malinga follows with 15 wickets, while Kagiso Rabada remains in contention with 14 wickets.
- 01Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the Purple Cap race with 17 wickets.
- 02He achieved his fifth three-wicket haul of the season.
- 03Eshan Malinga is in second place with 15 wickets.
- 04Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, and Anshul Kamboj are tied for third with 14 wickets each.
- 05Virat Kohli remains fourth among top run-scorers with 379 runs.
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) showcased his exceptional bowling skills, claiming 3 wickets for 28 runs. This performance marked his fifth three-wicket haul of the season, elevating his total to 17 wickets, placing him at the top of the Purple Cap leaderboard. Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad), who has 15 wickets, is poised to challenge Bhuvneshwar as he plays on Sunday. Meanwhile, Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans), Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals), and Anshul Kamboj (Chennai Super Kings) are tied for third with 14 wickets each. In the race for the Orange Cap, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remain the only players to have crossed the 400-run mark, while Virat Kohli holds fourth place with 379 runs.
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