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IPL 2026 Purple Cap: Bhuvneshwar Kumarâs 4/23 vs MI powers him back to top of wicket charts
TL;DR
Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 4 wickets for 23 runs against Mumbai Indians, leading the IPL 2026 wicket charts. His performance helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru restrict MI to 166 runs.
Key points
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 4 wickets for 23 runs.
- His performance helped RCB restrict MI to 166 runs.
- He dismissed key players including Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.
Bhuvneshwar KumarRoyal Challengers BengaluruMumbai Indians
Bhuvneshwar Kumar continued his impressive IPL 2026 campaign with another brilliant spell for Royal Challengers Bengaluru during their clash against Mumbai Indians in Raipur on Sunday.
The veteran pacer finished with outstanding figures of 4/23 from his four overs, once again showing why he has been one of the most consistent bowlers of the season. His spell helped RCB restrict Mumbai to 166/7 on a surface that offered uneven bounce and assistance for seamers.
Bhuvneshwar struck in the opening over by dismissing Ryan Rickelton before returning to remove Rohit Sharma with a clever knuckleball. He then sent back Suryakumar Yadav for a first-ball duck to leave MI in early trouble.
The RCB seamer completed his four-wicket haul later by dismissing Tilak Varma, who had threatened to take Mumbai towards a much bigger total with a composed half-century.
With this performance, Bhuvneshwar moved to 21 wickets in IPL 2026 and climbed back to the top of the wicket-taking charts. He currently holds the Purple Cap with an impressive economy rate of 7.47.
The spell against MI was also the sixth occasion this season where Bhuvneshwar has picked up a three-wicket haul or more in an innings. Only Harshal Patel had previously achieved that feat in a single IPL season, doing so six times in 2021.
IPL 2026 Purple Cap standings after Match 54:
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets | Matches | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 21 | 11 | 7.47 |
Q&A
What were Bhuvneshwar Kumar's bowling figures against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished with figures of 4 wickets for 23 runs in his four overs.
How did Bhuvneshwar Kumar's performance impact the match against Mumbai Indians?
His four-wicket haul was crucial in restricting Mumbai Indians to 166 runs, significantly influencing the game's outcome.
Who were the key players dismissed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the match?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma during the match.