Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar achieved a historic milestone on Sunday when he became the second bowler in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to reach 200 career wickets. Bhuvneshwar achieved the milestone by dismissing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ayush Mhatre during their IPL 2026 clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The experienced bowler has now become the second leading wicket taker in IPL history after he reached 200 career wickets which he shares with Indian leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal who has also entered into the 200-wicket club. Bhuvneshwar’s tally now stands at 200 wickets in 192 matches, at an average of 27.25. Chahal leads the charts with 224 wickets in 176 matches at an average of 22.68, while Sunil Narine sits third with 193 wickets from 191 matches.
Bhuvneshwar reached the landmark in style, troubling Mhatre with a hard-length delivery outside the off stump that rose sharply. Mhatre attempted a pull shot but he struggled to find space which resulted in him hitting the ball into mid-off where RCB skipper Rajat Patidar made an easy catch.
