{"id":8057,"date":"2026-05-07T08:59:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T08:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/bhuvneshwar-kumar-set-for-ipl-history-first-pacer-to-200-matches"},"modified":"2026-05-07T08:59:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T08:59:56","slug":"bhuvneshwar-kumar-set-for-ipl-history-first-pacer-to-200-matches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/bhuvneshwar-kumar-set-for-ipl-history-first-pacer-to-200-matches","title":{"rendered":"Bhuvneshwar Kumar Set for IPL History: First Pacer to 200 Matches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bhuvneshwar Kumar is on the verge of another IPL landmark as he is set to take the field for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Lucknow Super Giants today at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium. The experienced right-arm seamer will become the first pace bowler in Indian Premier League history to feature in 200 matches, extending an already impressive run in T20 cricket.<\/p>\n<p>This season has already delivered milestones for Bhuvneshwar. On April 5, 2026, he became the first fast bowler\u2014and just the second player overall after Yuzvendra Chahal\u2014to reach the 200-wicket mark in IPL cricket. Known for his swing and ability to trouble batters in the powerplay and at key phases, he has carried that sharpness into the ongoing campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Buoyed by his form, Bhuvneshwar currently sits atop the IPL 2026 Purple Cap standings with 17 wickets from only nine matches. With his 200th appearance on the horizon, he will also join a select group of IPL stars who have played 200 or more games, becoming the 12th player in tournament history to reach the milestone.<\/p>\n<p>Players with 200-plus IPL matches:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MS Dhoni \u2014 2008\u2013present \u2014 278<\/li>\n<li>Rohit Sharma \u2014 2008\u2013present \u2014 277<\/li>\n<li>Virat Kohli \u2014 2008\u2013present \u2014 276<\/li>\n<li>Ravindra Jadeja \u2014 2008\u2013present \u2014 264<\/li>\n<li>Dinesh Karthik \u2014 2008\u20132024 \u2014 257<\/li>\n<li>Shikhar Dhawan \u2014 2008\u20132024 \u2014 222<\/li>\n<li>Ravichandran Ashwin \u2014 2009\u20132025 \u2014 221<\/li>\n<li>Ajinkya Rahane \u2014 2008\u2013present \u2014 207<\/li>\n<li>Suresh Raina \u2014 2008\u20132021 \u2014 205<\/li>\n<li>Robin Uthappa \u2014 2008\u20132022 \u2014 205<\/li>\n<li>Ambati Rayudu \u2014 2010\u20132023 \u2014 204<\/li>\n<li>Bhuvneshwar Kumar \u2014 2011\u2013present \u2014 199<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru\u2019s Virat Kohli also heaped praise on Bhuvneshwar, placing him among the very best pace options the league has seen. Kohli described the 200-game milestone as a major achievement, emphasising that it highlights Bhuvneshwar\u2019s longevity and consistency in the format. He also pointed to the bowler\u2019s success across different conditions and match situations.<\/p>\n<p>Kohli further underlined what sets Bhuvneshwar apart, saying his game awareness and cricketing intelligence have always been clear. 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