Bhuvneshwar Kumar Regains Top Spot in IPL 2026 Wicket Charts

Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a standout performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, taking 4/23 against Mumbai Indians in Raipur on Sunday, and reclaiming the top spot in the IPL 2026 wicket charts with 21 wickets. His spell restricted Mumbai to 166/7, with key dismissals including Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma.

Bhuvneshwar's performance marked the sixth occasion this season where he has picked up a three-wicket haul or more in an innings, a feat previously achieved by Harshal Patel in 2021.

The current IPL 2026 Purple Cap standings show Bhuvneshwar leading with 21 wickets, followed by Anshul Kamboj with 19 wickets, and Kagiso Rabada with 18 wickets.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches, with Bhuvneshwar's form being a significant factor in their campaign. The IPL 2026 schedule will continue with upcoming matches, and the race for the Purple Cap is expected to intensify.