NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad‘s seasoned pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar achieved a significant milestone in the Indian Premier League 2024 by surpassing the legendary Sri Lankan bowler Lasith Malinga to become the sixth-highest wicket-taker in the tournament’s history.
Bhuvneshwar’s noteworthy ascent in the wicket-taking charts occurred during SRH’s clash against Chennai Super Kings in Hyderabad.The veteran speedster made a remarkable impact by claiming a crucial wicket while conceding 28 runs in four overs, showcasing his mastery over the art of bowling.
With this feat, Bhuvneshwar, who has donned the jerseys of both the now-defunct Pune Warriors India and SRH in the IPL, has accumulated a tally of 171 wickets in 164 matches at an impressive average of 26.63. His exceptional career-best figures stand at 5/19.
In contrast, Malinga, renowned for his lethal yorkers and prolific spells, registered 170 wickets in 122 matches for the Mumbai Indians, boasting an outstanding average of 19.80, with his best bowling performance being 5/13.

Meanwhile, the title of the IPL’s highest wicket-taker belongs to the proficient spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who has scalped 193 wickets in 148 matches at an average of 21.3, underscored by a remarkable bowling display that includes a best figure of 5/40.
Above Bhuvneshwar in the list are: Ravichandran Ashwin (172 wickets), Amit Mishra (173), Piyush Chawla (181), Dwayne Bravo (183) and Chahal (193).
(With inputs from ANI)