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Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes second IPL pacer to record 20 three-wicket hauls
Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 3 for 5 against Delhi Capitals, earning his 20th three-wicket IPL haul and becoming the second bowler to reach the milestone after Jasprit Bumrah. He was supported by Josh Hazlewood's 4 for 12 as DC were bowled out for 75, in a night dominated by pace and early wickets.
Why It Matters
The milestone underscores Bhuvneshwar Kumar's longevity and consistency in IPL cricket, placing him among the league's most prolific bowlers alongside Bumrah.
Timeline
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Delhi Capitals bowled out for 75, one of the worst IPL starts
April 27, 2026
DC were bowled out for 75 in 16.3 overs, narrowly missing the league's record-low total (the record of 49 is held by RCB in 2017). Abhishek Porel (30), David Miller (19) and Kyle Jamieson (12) were the only batsmen to reach double figures, with Hazlewood ending the innings by castling Porel. The collapse featured Tristan Stubbs and Axar Patel falling in quick succession as Hazlewood also added Nitish Rana to the list.
RCB bowlers throttle Delhi Capitals with a ruthless new-ball spell
April 27, 2026
Bhuvneshwar was supported by Josh Hazlewood, who took 4 for 12 as part of a devastating new-ball spell. Delhi Capitals began with an excruciating collapse, including Bhuvneshwar uprooting debutant Sahil Parakh with an inswinging yorker, followed by Hazlewood dismissing KL Rahul and Sameer Rizvi in consecutive deliveries. DC were reduced to 8 for 6 after six overs, with only one boundary in the powerplay.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes second IPL pacer to reach 20 three-wicket hauls
April 27, 2026
In Delhi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar claimed 3 for 5, registering his 20th three-wicket haul in the IPL and becoming the second bowler in tournament history to reach 20 such hauls. Jasprit Bumrah leads the list with 25, followed by Bhuvneshwar (20), Lasith Malinga (19) and Harshal Patel (17).