Bhuvneshwar Kumar Stars in RCB's Win Over MI, Sparks Calls for T20I Return

Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a vintage performance to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru seal a dramatic two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in a last-ball thriller in Raipur on Sunday. The experienced pacer dismantled Mumbai's top order with figures of 4/23, removing Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav in a devastating opening spell.

Ahead of Bhuvneshwar's historic 200th IPL appearance, a video of former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik heaping massive praise on Bhuvneshwar had gone viral, with Karthik calling him the best bowler India has after Jasprit Bumrah.

Bhuvneshwar's remarkable IPL 2026 campaign continues to gather momentum, with the RCB pacer currently leading the Purple Cap standings with 21 wickets in 11 matches.

The performance sparked calls for Bhuvneshwar's return to India's T20I setup, including from former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who called for his consideration on social media. The Indian cricket team's next schedule and potential roster changes will be closely watched in the coming weeks.