Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a specialist bowler from India playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. IPL 2026 fantasy price: 9 Cr on CricketDream.
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🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored 67 runs across 87 matches at an average of 8.38 (SR 71.28). Best score: 16. With the ball: 90 T20I wickets at an average of 23.10, with best figures of 5/4. In ODIs, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored 552 runs across 121 matches at an average of 14.15 (SR 73.90). Best score: 53*. With the ball: 141 ODI wickets at an average of 34.94 and economy of 5.10, with best figures of 5/42. In Tests, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored 552 runs across 21 matches at an average of 22.08 (SR 45.06). Best score: 63*. With the ball: 63 Test wickets at an average of 26.10 and economy of 2.95, with best figures of 6/82.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 87 | 67 | 8.38 | 71.28 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 23.10 | — |
| ODI | 121 | 552 | 14.15 | 73.90 | 0 | 1 | 141 | 34.94 | 5.10 |
| Test | 21 | 552 | 22.08 | 45.06 | 0 | 3 | 63 | 26.10 | 2.95 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 19 | 11 | 67 | 16 | 8.38 | 71.28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 90 | 2079 | 23.10 | — | 0.0 | 5/4 | 1 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a specialist bowler representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026, priced at 9 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 16 matches this IPL season, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored 973 fantasy points: 61 a game, at 108.1 points per credit. The median specialist bowler in the pool returns 40 a game, so Bhuvneshwar Kumar is running 53% above the position across 378 comparable players.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Match | Overs | Wkts | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB v GT31 May 2026 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 54 |
| RCB v GT26 May 2026 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 54 |
| SRH v RCB22 May 2026 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | -2 |
| PBKS v RCB17 May 2026 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 54 |
| RCB v KKR13 May 2026 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 39 |
Over the last 5 games, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is averaging 40 fantasy points, against 61 for the season. Most recently: 54. Best of the run was 54.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Bhuvneshwar Kumar's last 15 fixtures, 63% of CricketDream teams started Bhuvneshwar Kumar and 5% handed over the captaincy, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar averaged 63 fantasy points in those games. The captains who backed Bhuvneshwar Kumar got the best return in RCB v KKR: 39 points (78 as captain), with 28% of teams on board.
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🎯FANTASY VERDICT
✅ 61 a game at 9 Cr, 108.1 points per credit. The median specialist bowler returns 40 a game. Earning the price tag.
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which IPL team does Bhuvneshwar Kumar play for in 2026?▾
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
What are Bhuvneshwar Kumar's fantasy stats in IPL 2026?▾
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 973 fantasy points from 16 matches, an average of 61 per game, or 108.1 points per credit at 9 Cr.
Is Bhuvneshwar Kumar a good captain pick?▾
On the numbers, yes. Bhuvneshwar Kumar averages 61 points a game, and a captain scores double, so Bhuvneshwar Kumar is one of the stronger armband options.
What are Bhuvneshwar Kumar's international cricket career stats?▾
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has international career data across T20I, ODI, Test. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's best batting format is ODI: 552 runs in 121 matches with a batting average of 14.15.
How many T20I runs has Bhuvneshwar Kumar scored in international cricket?▾
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored 67 runs in 87 T20I matches, averaging 8.38 at a strike rate of 71.28. Highest score: 16.
How many T20I wickets does Bhuvneshwar Kumar have?▾
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken 90 wickets in T20I cricket in 87 matches with a bowling average of 23.10. Best bowling: 5/4 with 1 five-wicket haul.
How many ODI runs has Bhuvneshwar Kumar scored in international cricket?▾
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored 552 runs in 121 ODI matches, averaging 14.15 at a strike rate of 73.90. Highest score: 53*.
How many ODI wickets does Bhuvneshwar Kumar have?▾
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken 141 wickets in ODI cricket in 121 matches with a bowling average of 34.94 and an economy rate of 5.10. Best bowling: 5/42 with 1 five-wicket haul.
How many Test runs has Bhuvneshwar Kumar scored in international cricket?▾
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored 552 runs in 21 Test matches, averaging 22.08 at a strike rate of 45.06. Highest score: 63*.
How many Test wickets does Bhuvneshwar Kumar have?▾
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken 63 wickets in Test cricket in 21 matches with a bowling average of 26.10 and an economy rate of 2.95. Best bowling: 6/82 with 4 five-wicket hauls.
How does Bhuvneshwar Kumar's IPL performance compare with the international career?▾
In IPL 2026, Bhuvneshwar Kumar averages 61 fantasy points per match. Internationally, the best batting average is 14.15 in ODIs.
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