Star pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for ₹10.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. Bhuvi was previously part of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), but now he will play for RCB.
A Bidding War Between Mumbai and RCB
Mumbai Indians also showed interest in signing Bhuvi, but in the end, it was RCB that secured him. Bhuvneshwar will likely fill the gap left by Mohammad Siraj, who was not retained by RCB and was not brought back through the RTM (Right to Match) card during the auction. As a result, Bhuvi is expected to take on a key role in RCB’s bowling attack in place of Siraj.
Performance in IPL
In IPL 2024, Bhuvi did not have an outstanding season with SRH, taking 11 wickets in 16 matches with an economy rate of 9.35. However, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has considerable experience in the IPL, having played 176 matches and taken 181 wickets over his career.
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Impressive Recent Performances
Although Bhuvi has been away from the Indian team recently, he has been performing exceptionally well in local and domestic tournaments. He impressed during the UP T20 League and has consistently delivered strong performances for Uttar Pradesh across all formats. His recent form helped him attract attention in the IPL auction, leading to RCB securing him for ₹10.75 crore.
Outstanding International Career
Bhuvneshwar Kumar played his last match for India in 2022 but has an extensive international career. He has taken 63 wickets in 21 Test matches, 141 wickets in 121 ODIs, and 90 wickets in 87 T20 internationals, making him a seasoned and valuable player for RCB.