Bhuvneshwar Kumar Sets IPL Record for Most Wickets Against a Single Team
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Equals Record Of Taking Most Wickets Against One Team In IPL
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In the IPL 2026 match on May 17, Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wickets against Punjab Kings, bringing his total to 36 in 26 matches against the team. This achievement ties him with Sunil Narine for the most wickets against one team in IPL history, marking a significant milestone in his career.
- 01Bhuvneshwar Kumar's best bowling figures against Punjab Kings are 5/19.
- 02Sunil Narine also has 36 wickets against Punjab Kings, achieved in 27 matches.
- 03Umesh Yadav follows closely with 35 wickets against the same team in 22 matches.
- 04Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played for multiple franchises, including Pune Warriors and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- 05Rasikh Salam Dar contributed three wickets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the same match.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar, playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings on May 17, achieved a remarkable feat by taking two wickets, which brought his total to 36 wickets in 26 matches against the Punjab-based franchise. This performance ties him with Sunil Narine, who also has 36 wickets against Punjab Kings but in 27 matches. Bhuvneshwar's best bowling figures against this team stand at 5/19. This accomplishment positions him as the leading wicket-taker against a single team in IPL history. Notably, Umesh Yadav is close behind with 35 wickets against Punjab Kings in 22 matches. In the same match, uncapped Indian pacer Rasikh Salam Dar also made a significant impact by taking three wickets, helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure a victory by 23 runs and become the first team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar's record enhances his reputation and contributes to the competitive spirit of the IPL, influencing fan engagement and team dynamics.
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