RCB stunned Mumbai Indians with a nail-biting two-wicket win in IPL 2026’s 54th match in Raipur. Paced by Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s four-wicket haul on May 11, the win set up renewed momentum for his India aspirations. R Ashwin highlighted Bhuvneshwar’s tactical edge, describing how he repeatedly pressures batters, hinting at a potential comeback call.
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.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar etched his name into IPL history with his 20th three-wicket haul, joining Jasprit Bumrah in an elite pace club. Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s bowlers then took control completely, dominating Delhi Capitals and dismissing them for a shocking 75. Josh Hazlewood added a devastating spell to seal the rout.
Maharashtra batter Sahil Parakh made his IPL debut for Delhi Capitals against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, opening alongside KL Rahul. The 18-year-old left-handed batter was dismissed for a two-ball duck by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, turning his first IPL moment into a quick, forgettable exit despite the big stage and opportunity.
In IPL 2026, SRH opener Abhishek Sharma surpassed Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become the Indian player with the most Player of the Match awards for the franchise. The milestone adds to a growing list of standout performances as SRH kept momentum against DC, turning one match into a franchise record that had long seemed out of reach.
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