Sports · 7 April 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes first fast bowler to claim 200 IPL wickets.

Exam-focused facts from the 7 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar reached 200 IPL wickets by dismissing Ayush Mhatre during RCB vs CSK on Sunday.
  • He is the second bowler overall and the first fast bowler to reach the 200-wicket mark in IPL history.
  • Bhuvneshwar now has 202 wickets in 192 IPL matches at an average of 27.25.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal leads the all-time list with 224 wickets in 176 IPL matches.
  • Sunil Narine is third with 193 wickets in 191 IPL matches.