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IPL 2026: Bhuvneshwar Kumar joins elite club, becomes only second Indian to 350 T20 wickets
TL;DR
Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the second Indian bowler to achieve 350 T20 wickets during IPL 2026. He accomplished this milestone while playing against Gujarat Titans, taking three wickets in the match.
Key points
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar reached 350 T20 wickets
- He is the second Indian to achieve this milestone
- He took three wickets in the match against Gujarat Titans
Bhuvneshwar KumarRoyal Challengers BengaluruGujarat Titans
NEW DELHI: Bhuvneshwar Kumar scripted a major milestone in IPL 2026, becoming only the second Indian bowler to claim 350 or more wickets in T20 cricket during Royal Challengers Bengaluruâs clash against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
The veteran pacer reached the landmark in style, striking in the third over of the GT chase to dismiss Sai Sudharsan for his 350th T20 scalp. Delivering a full ball with subtle movement, Bhuvneshwar induced an outside edge that was safely pouched behind the stumps. He didnât stop there.
In his very next over, the 36-year-old removed the dangerous Shubman Gill, who was blazing away at 43 off just 18 balls. Gill drilled a length delivery hard, only to find Virat Kohli at cover, who completed a sharp catch with a fiery celebration to match.
Bhuvneshwar then dismissed Jos Buttler (39 off 19) in his final over of the spell to make a stunning three-wicket haul for the night - 3 for 28 in 4 overs.
Bhuvi joins Chahal in exclusive 350-wicket club
With this feat, Bhuvneshwar joined Yuzvendra Chahal as only the second Indian bowler to cross the 350-wicket mark in T20s. Chahal currently leads the charts among Indian bowlers with 391 wickets.
Other big names in the list include Jasprit Bumrah (347), Piyush Chawla (327) and Ravichandran Ashwin (317), highlighting the significance of Bhuvneshwarâs achievement.
The triple strikes also propelled Bhuvneshwar to the top of the IPL 2026 Purple Cap standings, with 17 wickets in nine matches. Two more than second-placed SRH's Eshan Malinga (15 wickets) in the race.
Most wickets by Indian bowlers in Menâs T20s
- 391 - Yuzvendra Chahal
- 352 - Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- 347 - Jasprit Bumrah
- 327 - Piyush Chawla
- 317 - Ravichandran Ashwin
RCB fight back after modest total
Earlier in the match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru were bundled out for 155 in 19.2 overs, struggling to build partnerships against a disciplined Gujarat bowling attack.
Devdutt Padikkal top-scored with 40 off 24 balls, but wickets at regular intervals pegged RCB back. Arshad Khan led the charge with three wickets, while Jason Holder and Rashid Khan chipped in with two apiece.
Despite the modest total, Bhuvneshwarâs early breakthroughs injected life into the contest, giving RCB a glimmer of hope in defence.
Q&A
How many T20 wickets has Bhuvneshwar Kumar taken in his career?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken 350 T20 wickets in his career.
Who is the only other Indian bowler with 350 T20 wickets?
The only other Indian bowler to achieve 350 T20 wickets is Jasprit Bumrah.
What were Bhuvneshwar Kumar's bowling figures in the match against Gujarat Titans?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's bowling figures were 3 wickets for 28 runs in 4 overs.
