Sunrisers’ Bhuvneshwar Kumar has become the first Indian fast bowler to take 150 wickets in an IPL match.
Sunrisers won the IPL match by 7 wickets in Navi Mumbai. Batting first, Punjab were bowled out for 151 in 20 overs. Umran Malik took 4 wickets and Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 3 wickets. Batting next, Sunrisers won by 152 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 18.5 overs. Umran Malik was selected as the Man of the Match.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has done some feats in this match.
Earlier, Zaheer Khan was the highest wicket-taker in the Powerplay area of the IPL with 52 wickets. Bhuvneshwar overcame that record in yesterday’s match. Currently, he holds the record for most wickets in a Powerplay with 53 wickets.
More wickets in Powerplay
Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 53 wickets
Zaheer Khan – 52 wickets
Sandeep Sharma – 52 wickets
Umesh Yadav – 51 wickets
Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first Indian fast bowler to take 150 wickets in an IPL match. Bumra, who is in 2nd position, has taken 134 wickets. Bravo is the leading wicket-taker with 177 wickets.
Most wickets in IPL: Indian fast bowlers
Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 150 wickets
Bumrah – 134 wickets
Umesh Yadav – 129 wickets