Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s double blow vs PBKS puts him alongside Sunil Narine in IPL record books
Bhuvneshwar Kumar achieved a significant milestone in the IPL by equaling Sunil Narine's record for the most wickets against Punjab Kings. He took two wickets in a recent match, bringing his total to 36 against PBKS. This performance also helped his team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, secure a victory and qualify for the playoffs.
- ▪Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished with figures of 2/38 in four overs against Punjab Kings.
- ▪He is now the joint-highest wicket-taker against PBKS in IPL history, alongside Sunil Narine.
- ▪Bhuvneshwar's performance contributed to RCB's victory by 23 runs, making them the first team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.
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