Indian Premier League (IPL) veteran fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has achieved another significant milestone. He has become the highest wicket-taker among fast bowlers in IPL history.
Sports News: Another historic moment was witnessed in the Indian Premier League 2025 when Royal Challengers Bangalore's experienced fast bowler, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, claimed the wicket of Tilak Varma against Mumbai Indians, setting a new record. Bhuvi is now the highest wicket-taking fast bowler in IPL history.
Surpassing Dwayne Bravo, Reaching the Top of the Fast Bowlers' List
Bhuvneshwar took his 184th wicket in his 179th IPL innings, surpassing former Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Dwayne Bravo (183 wickets). This achievement is particularly special for Bhuvneshwar because he achieved this not by playing significantly more matches than Bravo, but through consistent performance at a comparable level.
Top 5 Fast Bowlers
1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 184 wickets (179 innings)
2. Dwayne Bravo – 183 wickets (158 innings)
3. Lasith Malinga – 170 wickets (122 innings)
4. Jasprit Bumrah – 165 wickets* (134 innings)
5. Umesh Yadav – 144 wickets (147 innings)
Record Achieved with a Wicket Against Mumbai
In the match against Mumbai Indians on April 7th, Bhuvneshwar Kumar conceded 48 runs in 4 overs, but his crucial wicket of Tilak Varma in the 18th over changed the match's momentum. Tilak was batting aggressively at that point, having scored 56 runs off 29 balls. This wicket by Bhuvi helped RCB win the match by 12 runs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken three wickets so far in IPL 2025. Although he missed a match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the start of the tournament, he has bowled useful overs for his team in every subsequent match. His experience and accuracy in line and length remain intact, serving as an inspiration to young players.
