Bhuvneshwar Kumar, an integral part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise for close to a decade is renowned for his prowess in the shortest format. The right-arm medium-fast bowler is particularly well-suited to the demands of the T20 game.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Moreover, he is known for his ability to swing the ball both ways. This ability is especially productive in the powerplay overs where the ball is new and aids swing. Notably, he has often provided crucial breakthroughs by dismissing top-order batsmen early in their innings.

On top of that, he is lauded for his economical bowling in T20s, a trait that sets him apart from most other pacers. The paceman has a knack for bowling tight lines and lengths, making it tough for the batters to score off him. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar creates a rare feat in IPL

Meanwhile, the SRH paceman etched his name into the record books after he became the first fast bowler to take two wickets through stumping. Earlier, in IPL 2023 season, Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed Manvinder Bisla to get his first wicket via stumping.

In the IPL 2024 season, during the recently-concluded game against Punjab Kings, he dismissed PBKS captain Shikhar Dhawan by means of a stumping. Thus, he became the first fast bowler to take two wickets with regards to stumping. 

The experienced campaigner hasn't been at his best in the ongoing edition of the IPL. The 34-year-old who has played five games for the franchise this season has accounted for three dismissals at an economy of 9.55. He will be hoping to bring the best out of himself in the games to come.