Watch: Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s first IPL six in 10 years that broke Mumbai hearts
Bhuvneshwar Kumar starred in RCB’s thrilling two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, taking four wickets and smashing a crucial six in the final over — his first IPL six since 2016. Krunal Pandya’s gritty 73 also proved vital. Bhuvi later credited discipline, not motivation, for his success.
The dramatic victory lifted RCB to the top of the IPL 2026 points table.
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pulled off a dramatic two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in a last-ball IPL 2026 thriller, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the hero of the night. The veteran pacer first starred with the ball by taking four key wickets, then surprised everyone by smashing a crucial six during the tense final moments of the chase. RCB needed nine runs from the last three balls when Bhuvneshwar launched Raj Angad Bawa over point for six, shifting the game completely in Bengaluru’s favour.
It was a rare moment because the last IPL six hit by Bhuvi came way back in 2016 against Rising Pune Supergiants. Watch: — IPL (@IPL) After receiving the Player of the Match award, Bhuvneshwar admitted the six meant more to him than the wickets. “That six for sure, because I've bowled many times.
I've taken a few wickets before as well. But yeah, six is the thing I've enjoyed the most,” he said. Bhuvneshwar also spoke honestly about what keeps him performing consistently at the top level even at 36 years old.