IPL 2026: Record alert! Bhuvneshwar Kumar achieves huge milestone vs KKR

Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar etched his name further into IPL history during the crucial clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, equalling Yuzvendra Chahal’s long-standing record for the most wickets against KKR in the tournament. The veteran seamer picked up his 33rd wicket against Kolkata Knight Riders, drawing level with Chahal at the top of the all-time list. Bhuvneshwar reached the landmark with an economy rate of 8.

01 against the franchise, underlining his remarkable consistency over the years against KKR’s batting line-up. Most wickets vs KKR in IPL history: 33 — Bhuvneshwar Kumar 33 — Yuzvendra Chahal 25 — Jasprit Bumrah 25 — Ravindra Jadeja 24 — Ravichandran Ashwin Bhuvneshwar achieved the feat after dismissing Finn Allen early in the innings during KKR’s rain-delayed encounter against RCB. The New Zealand batter had started aggressively, smashing 14 runs in Jacob Duffy’s over after Ajinkya Rahane had survived a tight opening over.

However, Bhuvneshwar once again proved why he remains one of the most dangerous powerplay bowlers in IPL history. He got Allen caught behind with a delivery that shaped away from the batter, handing RCB a crucial breakthrough and simultaneously equalling Chahal’s record. The wicket also continued Bhuvneshwar’s outstanding season for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he has formed a deadly new-ball partnership alongside Josh Hazlewood.

The duo has consistently troubled opposition batters in the powerplay and played a major role in RCB’s strong campaign this year. Despite the early wickets, Kolkata Knight Riders recovered brilliantly through young batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who produced the best innings of his IPL career. The 21-year-old smashed a superb 71 off 46 balls, striking seven fours and three sixes while anchoring the innings after KKR had slipped to 56 for two at the end of the powerplay.