NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad's seasoned pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar achieved a significant milestone in the Indian Premier League 2024 by surpassing the legendary Sri Lankan bowler Lasith Malinga to become the sixth-highest wicket-taker in the tournament's history.
Bhuvneshwar's noteworthy ascent in the wicket-taking charts occurred during SRH's clash against Chennai Super Kings in Hyderabad. The veteran speedster made a remarkable impact by claiming a crucial wicket while conceding 28 runs in four overs, showcasing his mastery over the art of bowling.
With this feat, Bhuvneshwar, who has donned the jerseys of both the now-defunct Pune Warriors India and SRH in the IPL, has accumulated a tally of 171 wickets in 164 matches at an impressive average of 26.63. His exceptional career-best figures stand at 5/19.
In contrast, Malinga, renowned for his lethal yorkers and prolific spells, registered 170 wickets in 122 matches for the Mumbai Indians, boasting an outstanding average of 19.80, with his best bowling performance being 5/13.
1/9:IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Chennai Super Kings
<p>IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Chennai Super Kings</p>AFP
2/9:CSK's Struggle
<p>Chennai Super Kings faltered in their batting innings, setting the stage for their consecutive defeat in the Indian Premier League 2024. </p>AFP
3/9:Man of the Match
Abhishek Sharma played an explosive innings of 37 off 12 balls in the win against CSK, earning him the Man of the Match award.AFP
4/9:SRH Bowling Discipline
<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowlers displayed exceptional discipline, restricting CSK to 165/5, with only 37 runs scored off the last five overs.</p>AP
5/9:Abhishek Sharma's Blitz
<p>Abhishek Sharma's 37 off 12 deliveries, including four sixes, laid a solid foundation for SRH's successful run chase.</p>AFP
6/9:Markram and Head Partnership
<p>Aiden Markram's partnership with opener Travis Head, especially their 60-run stand, bolstered SRH's innings after Abhishek's onslaught.</p>AFP
7/9:CSK's Missed Opportunity
<p>CSK had an opportunity early on, but a dropped catch by Moeen Ali off the second delivery allowed SRH to capitalize.</p>AFP
8/9:Mukesh Chaudhary's Struggle
<p>Mukesh Chaudhary's expensive over, targeted by Abhishek Sharma, exposed CSK's bowling vulnerabilities, leading him to get only one over against SRH.</p>AFP
9/9:SRH's Clinical Finish
<p>SRH displayed a clinical performance, comfortably chasing down the target with contributions from Markram, Klaasen, and Reddy, securing their second consecutive home win.</p>AFPMeanwhile, the title of the IPL's highest wicket-taker belongs to the proficient spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who has scalped 193 wickets in 148 matches at an average of 21.3, underscored by a remarkable bowling display that includes a best figure of 5/40.
Above Bhuvneshwar in the list are: Ravichandran Ashwin (172 wickets), Amit Mishra (173), Piyush Chawla (181), Dwayne Bravo (183) and Chahal (193).
(With inputs from ANI)
