India | Bowler
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Singh is an Indian international cricketer who has played for the Indian cricket team in all three formats of the game.
| Full Name Bhuvneshwar Kumar Singh | Born February 05, 1990, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh | Age 35y 83d |
| Batting Style Right hand Bat | Bowling Style Right arm Medium | Playing Role Bowler |
Teams
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: The Swing Sensation
Early Career: The Rise of a Swing Sensation
Born in Meerut — the heartland of Indian cricket equipment — Bhuvneshwar Kumar showed promise from a young age. Gifted with the rare ability to swing the ball both ways on even the flattest of Indian pitches, he quickly rose through the ranks as a prodigy. His breakthrough came at just 19 when he famously bowled Sachin Tendulkar for a duck in the 2008–09 Ranji Trophy final, earning instant recognition. That performance marked him as a future star and set the stage for his rapid emergence in domestic and national cricket.
Domestic Cricket: A Reliable Pillar for Uttar Pradesh
Representing Uttar Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy, Bhuvneshwar quickly emerged as the core of their pace attack. Although the team struggled to win major titles, he consistently delivered with precision and skill.
Moreover, his ability to swing the ball both ways set him apart from other domestic bowlers. He frequently led the bowling attack and thrived under pressure with match-winning spells.Additionally, his all-round potential was on display when he scored a brilliant 128 at No. 8. This innings in the 2012–13 Duleep Trophy semi-final proved his value extended beyond bowling. Furthermore, despite the lack of team success, his performances earned him national recognition. Eventually, his consistent domestic form laid a strong foundation for his international career.
International Cricket: From Debut Sparkle to Death-Over Dominance
Bhuvneshwar made an immediate impact on the global stage. In his first T20I over , he dismissed Nasir Jamshed; with his very first ODI delivery , he sent Mohammad Hafeez back to the pavilion. He played a key role in India’s historic 4-0 Test series whitewash against Australia in 2013 . His finest moment came on the 2014 tour of England , where he took 19 wickets , including a five-wicket haul at Lord’s — a feat that earned him a place on the Honours Board.
Though injuries hampered his red-ball career after 2015, Bhuvneshwar found his true calling in white-ball cricket. By 2017, he had become a death-over specialist, forming a lethal new-ball and death partnership with Jasprit Bumrah. He claimed two five-wicket hauls in ODIs and became only the second Indian to take a five-for in T20Is , first against South Africa (2018) and then in stunning fashion against Afghanistan in the 2022 Asia Cup (5 for 4) .
IPL Journey: From Struggles to Purple Cap Glory
Bhuvneshwar’s IPL journey began in 2009 with Royal Challengers Bangalore, but he struggled to break into the playing XI. Soon after, he went two full seasons without featuring in a single match.
Then, in 2011, Pune Warriors gave him another chance, yet his time there remained unremarkable.
However, everything changed when SunRisers Hyderabad signed him ahead of the 2014 season.
Since then, his career took a sharp turn for the better. At SRH, he quickly became one of the most consistent and trusted bowlers in the league. Not only did he excel during the powerplay, but he also mastered the death overs. As a result, he emerged as a key player known for his precision and variations.
His consistency earned him the Purple Cap in 2016 and 2017 , and he played a pivotal role in SunRisers’ 2016 IPL title win . Even after moving to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2025, he continued to deliver under pressure, proving his enduring class across formats and franchises.
Legacy: The Intelligent Pacer Who Mastered Every Phase
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is more than just a fast bowler — he is a cricketing craftsman , known for his intelligence, adaptability, and control. Overcoming injuries and evolving with the times, he transitioned from a swing bowler to a master of yorkers and death bowling , making himself indispensable in high-stakes matches. A pioneer of variations like the knuckle ball and scrambled seam, he redefined what it meant to be an Indian pacer in modern cricket.
Today, he stands as SunRisers Hyderabad’s all-time leading wicket-taker , a mainstay of India’s limited-overs teams , and a bowler who has left an indelible mark across domestic, international, and franchise cricket . His legacy? One of resilience, reinvention, and remarkable skill — a true icon of Indian cricket.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Career Stats
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 21 | 37 | 3348 | 1644 | 63 | 6/82 | 8/96 | 26.09 | 2.94 | 53.1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| ODIs | 121 | 120 | 5847 | 4951 | 141 | 5/42 | 5/42 | 35.11 | 5.08 | 41.4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| T20Is | 87 | 86 | 1791 | 2079 | 90 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 23.10 | 6.96 | 19.9 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| FC | 72 | 126 | 12766 | 5961 | 231 | 8/41 | 9/103 | 25.80 | 2.80 | 55.2 | 9 | 13 | 0 |
| List A | 173 | 170 | 8369 | 6769 | 219 | 5/42 | 5/42 | 30.90 | 4.85 | 38.2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| T20s | 304 | 303 | 6585 | 8012 | 322 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 24.88 | 7.30 | 20.4 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 21 | 29 | 4 | 552 | 63* | 22.08 | 1225 | 45.06 | 0 | 3 | 77 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| ODIs | 121 | 55 | 16 | 552 | 53* | 14.15 | 747 | 73.89 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 8 | 29 | 0 |
| T20Is | 87 | 21 | 13 | 67 | 16 | 8.37 | 94 | 71.27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| FC | 72 | 104 | 11 | 2445 | 128 | 26.29 | 5718 | 42.75 | 1 | 14 | 315 | 8 | 18 | 0 |
| List A | 173 | 94 | 34 | 1223 | 72 | 20.38 | – | – | 0 | 3 | – | – | 42 | 0 |
| T20s | 304 | 106 | 58 | 518 | 27 | 10.79 | 550 | 94.18 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 9 | 61 | 0 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar T20 Stats
Bowling
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 3 teams | 185 | 185 | 4114 | 5213 | 193 | 5/19 | 5/19 | 27.01 | 7.60 | 21.3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CLT20 | RCB | 1 | 1 | 24 | 31 | 0 | – | – | – | 7.75 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 3 teams | 185 | 72 | 36 | 316 | 27 | 8.77 | 347 | 91.06 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| CLT20 | RCB | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 |
Debut/Last Matches of Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Test Matches
Debut
India vs Australia at Chennai – February 22 – 26, 2013
Last
South Africa vs India at Johannesburg – January 24 – 27, 2018
ODI Matches
Debut
India vs Pakistan at Chennai – December 30, 2012
Last
South Africa vs India at Paarl – January 21, 2022
T20I Matches
Debut
India vs Pakistan at Bengaluru – December 25, 2012
Last
New Zealand vs India at Napier – November 22, 2022
FC Matches
Debut
Bengal vs UP at Eden Gardens – December 17 – 19, 2007
Last
Mumbai vs UP at Wankhede – January 26 – 29, 2024
List A Matches
Debut
UP vs Rajasthan at Kanpur – February 26, 2008
Last
Andhra vs UP at Chandigarh – December 03, 2023
T20 Matches
Debut
Daredevils vs RCB at Bengaluru – October 17, 2009
Last
DC vs RCB at Delhi – April 27, 2025
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