Credit given to former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan Bhuvneshwar KumarHis success in IPL 2026 can be attributed to his consistent and repetitive bowling action over the years. The experienced fast bowler is currently the Purple Cap holder this season.
In 11 matches, Bhuvneshwar has taken 21 wickets at an average of 15.29, including one four-wicket haul. His performances have played a vital role in Royal Challengers Bangalore's title defense campaign, with the team currently placed second on the points table after seven wins from 11 matches.
Pathan praised the consistency and control of the experienced seamer, saying that his repetitive action over long periods of time has been the basis of his success. He also highlighted Bhuvneshwar's wrist position, seam presentation and ability to swing the ball accurately both ways, and said his experience helps him execute plans effectively under pressure.
“Bhuvneshwar has an amazing and highly repeatable action. He has had a 16-year long IPL career and hasn't changed his action at all. When you have the same action for so long, you can hit the areas you want to target. Also, his wrist position and the way he does it is excellent, with very little variation in seam position, whether he is bowling an inswinger or taking off, and all of it is very It's about control. When a bowler is running at a certain pace, you only get a fraction of a second to react, and he has the ability to bowl where he wants with the right field, that's where experience comes in handy,” Pathan said on JioHotstar.
With 219 wickets in 201 matches, Bhuvneshwar is currently the leading wicket-taker in IPL history. He is second only to Yuzvendra Chahal, who leads the charts with 229 wickets. The experienced right-arm fast bowler will aim to continue his excellent form in the upcoming matches and help RCB seal a place in the playoffs. RCB is set to face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 13 in Raipur.
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