RCB Star Bhuvneshwar Kumar Equals R Ashwin in Elite T20 Wicket-Takers List
RCB’s newest recruit, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, is on a sensational run in the SMAT 2025. The Uttar Pradesh captain was key to his team’s win over Andhra in the pre-quarters. His form makes him one of India’s most reliable T20 bowlers.
Bhuvneshwar’s great performance won Uttar Pradesh the match. It also made him equal to Ravichandran Ashwin with 310 T20 wickets.
Bhuvneshwar’s Match-Winning Spell vs Andhra
In the pre-quarterfinal at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled a match-winning spell. He dismissed the dangerous KS Bharat early in the game. Then, in the 18th over, he removed T Vijay. This restricted Andhra to 156-6.
Uttar Pradesh chased down the target with ease. Much of the credit went to Bhuvneshwar’s brilliant bowling. His two-wicket haul in T20s raised his total to 310. It placed him alongside R Ashwin on the list of T20 cricket’s top wicket-takers.
Elite T20 Wicket-Takers List
India’s ace leg-spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal, has 364 wickets. He tops the all-time T20 wicket-takers list. Here’s how the top five stack up:
- Yuzvendra Chahal – 364 wickets
- Piyush Chawla – 319 wickets
- R Ashwin – 310 wickets
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 310 wickets
- Jasprit Bumrah – 295 wickets
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 310 wickets at an average of 24.81 and an economy rate of 72.6, This shows his consistency and efficiency in all phases of the game.
A Smart Move by RCB
RCB bought Bhuvneshwar Kumar for ₹10.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. They valued him. The experienced pacer, a former SRH player, should boost RCB’s bowling.
Why Bhuvi Is a Game-Changer for RCB:
- Bhuvneshwar can bowl in the powerplay, middle overs, and at the death. This gives RCB flexibility in their bowling plans.
- Death Bowling Expertise: RCB’s struggles with death bowling are well-known. Bhuvneshwar is the ideal solution. His pinpoint accuracy and calmness under pressure make him so.
- Experience: Bhuvneshwar has years of IPL and international cricket. His addition brings leadership and tactics to RCB’s bowlers.
What Lies Ahead for Bhuvneshwar
As Bhuvneshwar Kumar preps for IPL 2025, he’ll share a room with stars like Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood. His recent form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy shows his class. It reminds us he can be a game-changer for RCB.
With RCB seeking their first IPL title, Bhuvneshwar could be the missing piece. Fans will eagerly watch as he continues his T20 cricket journey. He may climb the all-time wicket-takers list.
