Follow UsLongevity is Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s game, as the right-arm seamer became the first Indian pacer to make 300 T20 appearances in the clash against Rajasthan Royals on April 13 (Sunday). Across his 300 appearances, the pacer has picked up 315 wickets, averaging 24.9 whilst having an economy rate of 7.3.
Ahead of IPL 2025, the 2016 IPL finalists Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) acquired the 35-year-old's services for a whopping INR 10.75 crore. The right-arm seamer has already made an impact for RCB this season with five wickets, bowling tight lines and lengths, with an economy rate of 7.53.
300* - Bhuvneshwar Kumar
291 - Hardik Pandya
234 - Jasprit Bumrah
204 - Harshal Patel
However, on his 300th appearance, Bhuvneshwar didn’t have that kind of an impact but was quite economical, conceding runs at 5.50 RPO. The right-seamer finished his new-ball spell with figures of 0/11 in two overs.
Yuzvendra Chahal is the only specialist spinner in the 300 club, with the leggie scalping 366 wickets, averaging 23.8. All-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin are also among those who have 300+ T20 appearances.