SportsTuesday, 7 April 2026·The Hindu
Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes first fast bowler to take 200 IPL wickets
Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first pacer to reach 200 IPL wickets on 5 April 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 5 April 2026 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first fast bowler in IPL history to reach 200 wickets, achieving the milestone against Chennai Super Kings.
Key specifics
- Milestone date: 5 April 2026.
- Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
- Career tally: 202 wickets in 192 matches.
- First pacer to 200 IPL wickets: Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
- Top wicket-taker in IPL: Yuzvendra Chahal with 224 wickets.
Exam lens
Sports record MCQ focus: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 200 wickets, 5 April 2026, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Yuzvendra Chahal 224. TNPSC may ask the first fast bowler to reach the milestone and the all-time wicket leader.