Ahmedabad: Playing versus the Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's veteran fast bowler, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, has made history. He has shattered Mitchell Johnson's record. Bhuvneshwar maintained his unrenowned form plane in the final match versus Gujarat. During the Powerplay itself, he dismissed Gujarat opener Sai Sudharsan, sending him when to the pavilion, and in doing so, etched his name in history.
The fast bowler has delivered a magnificent bowling performance during the Powerplay phase throughout the 2026 IPL season. Furthermore, a record has moreover been registered in Bengaluru's name. Bengaluru has wrenched a 13-year-old record, ultimatum the stardom of taking the most wickets in the Powerplay during a single IPL season in the tournament's history. Previously, this record was held by the Mumbai Indians.
How Did Royal Challengers Bengaluru Make History?
Bengaluru has personal the record for taking the most wickets during the Powerplay phase in a single IPL season. The Bengaluru team has secured 35 wickets during the Powerplay this season. Prior to this, the record was jointly held by Mumbai and RCB. Bengaluru had taken 33 wickets in 2023, while Mumbai achieved the feat of taking 33 wickets in the Powerplay when in 2013. Now, Bengaluru has shattered that 13-year-old record this season.
How Did Bhuvneshwar Kumar Make History?
Bhuvneshwar has made history in this match. This year, he has delivered success to RCB during the Powerplay in scrutinizingly every game. His unfurled radiance was on exhibit in the final match as well; he personal Sudharsan as his victim, thereby breaking Mitchell Johnson's record. Bhuvneshwar has taken 17 wickets during the Powerplay this season. He has surpassed Mitchell Johnson, who had personal 16 wickets in 2013. Bhuvneshwar has moreover equaled the record held by Mohammed Shami, who had taken 17 wickets in 2023.
Bowlers with the Most Wickets in the IPL Powerplay (in a single season):
Kagiso Rabada – 19
Mohammed Shami – 17
Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 17
Mitchell Johnson – 16
Trent Boult – 16
