Bhuvneshwar Kumar Makes IPL History as First Fast Bowler to Reach 200 Wickets

Q: How many wickets does Yuzvendra Chahal have in IPL?

Yuzvendra Chahal has **224 wickets** in **176 matches**.

Original: Bhuvneshwar Kumar Becomes 1st Fast Bowler To Take 200 Wickets In IPL

News 18•Apr 5, 20264 min

In a Nutshell

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has made history by becoming the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during a match on April 5, 2026. He achieved this milestone while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Chennai Super Kings at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Key Points

01Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the first fast bowler to achieve 200 IPL wickets.
02He reached this milestone by dismissing Ayush Mhatre in the IPL 2026 match.
03Bhuvneshwar has played for teams including RCB, Pune Warriors India, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
04Jasprit Bumrah and Dwayne Bravo follow him with 183 wickets each.
05Yuzvendra Chahal is the first bowler overall to take 200 IPL wickets.

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Full Summary

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has etched his name in IPL history as the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets. This landmark achievement occurred on April 5, 2026, during a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Bhuvneshwar needed just one wicket to reach this milestone and accomplished it by dismissing Ayush Mhatre, who scored only one run. With this achievement, Bhuvneshwar joins Yuzvendra Chahal as the second bowler globally to reach the 200 wickets mark in the IPL. Chahal, who has 224 wickets in 176 matches, was the first to achieve this feat. Bhuvneshwar's remarkable record places him ahead of notable fast bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Dwayne Bravo, who both have 183 wickets. Bhuvneshwar's career in the IPL has seen him play for teams such as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Pune Warriors India, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, showcasing his consistent performance over the years.

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