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Bhuvneshwar Kumar stuns IPL 2026 with four wickets as Purple Cap race heats up
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Published on 10 May 2026
He now tops wickets with 21, yet RCB still needs 167
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s fiery spell helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru with four wickets against Mumbai Indians in Raipur, taking his season haul to a standout purple-cap tally of 21. MI finished on 166 for 7, with Naman Dhir and Tilak Varma proving key. RCB now needs 167 to win, turning the contest tense despite Bhuvneshwar’s dominance.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar took four wickets in the Raipur clash
- He leads the IPL 2026 wicket race with 21 wickets
- Mumbai Indians posted 166 for 7 despite the bowling push
- RCB must chase 167 to seal a win
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