Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: It was a night to remember for Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who etched his name alongside Jasprit Bumrah in the IPL record books during a sensational spell against Delhi Capitals on Monday.The veteran seamer took figures of 3 for 5 and registered his 20th three-wicket haul in the IPL – becoming only the second pacer in the tournament’s history to reach the landmark 20 or more times. Bumrah leads the list with 25 such catches, followed by Bhuvneshwar (20), while Lasith Malinga (19) and Harshal Patel (17) trail behind.Current Score: DC vs RCB, IPL 2026
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Most 3-wicket hauls among pacers in IPL
- 25 – Jasprit Bumrah
- 20 – Bhuvneshwar Kumar*
- 19 – Lasith Malinga
- 17 – Haršál Patel
A collapse of historic proportionsBhuvneshwar continued to torture the batsmen, removing Tristan Stubbs and skipper Axar Patel in quick succession, while Hazlewood added Nitish Rana to the list. In the blink of an eye, DC were reduced to a staggering 8 for 6, with just one boundary coming in the powerplay as they limped to 13 for 6 after six overs – one of the worst starts in IPL history.In the end, DC were bowled out for 75 in 16.3 overs, narrowly avoiding the lowest ever IPL total – RCB’s record (49 in 2017). Only Abhishek Porel (30), David Miller (19) and Kyle Jamieson (12) managed to reach double figures in an otherwise forgettable outing.Hazlewood fittingly ended the innings by bowling Porela, capping off one of the most ruthless spells of the new ball we’ve seen in the league. On a night dominated by pace and accuracy, it was Bhuvneshwar’s milestone that stood out – a testament to his longevity and consistency in the IPL as he joined the elite alongside Bumrah on the exclusive list.
