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This season, three greats Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sunil Narine and Jasprit Bumrah are very close to this historic milestone. The bowling style of all three is different, but the aim is to register their name in history by touching the figure of 200 wickets.
In IPL 2026, 3 bowlers Bumrah, Sunil Narine and Bhuvneshwar Kumar can enter the 200 club.
New Delhi. The stage of the Indian Premier League has always been known for the fours, sixes and big scores of the batsmen, but every season some bowlers also emerge who create a distinct identity among this glitter and glamor with their art. Before the start of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), this time the discussion is not only about the run scorers but also about those bowlers who are standing very close to history. In the 18-year journey of IPL, till now only Yuzvendra Chahal has been able to cross the magical figure of 200 wickets, but now this exclusive club is ready to grow bigger.
This season, three greats Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sunil Narine and Jasprit Bumrah are very close to this historic milestone. The bowling style of all three is different, but the aim is to register their name in history by touching the figure of 200 wickets.
17 steps away from 200 wickets
Mumbai Indians’ star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is at third place in this list. They have 183 wickets in their name and they need 17 wickets. This target definitely looks a bit challenging, but considering Bumrah’s ability, it cannot be called impossible. Bumrah, known as the Yorker King, has been taking 15 or more wickets continuously for the last 9 seasons. In IPL 2025, he took 18 wickets in 12 matches and recently played an important role in India’s victory by taking 14 wickets in the T20 World Cup 2026. Aakash Chopra believes that Bumrah can be a strong contender for the Purple Cap this season, if this happens then it will be almost certain that he will reach 200 wickets.
Sunil has a chance
Kolkata Knight Riders’ mystery spinner Sunil Narine is also not far away from this achievement. With 192 wickets they need only 8 wickets. Narine’s specialty is his economical bowling and ability to take wickets under pressure. By taking 17 wickets last season, he proved that he is still equally dangerous. If everything goes according to plan, he can become the first foreign bowler to take 200 wickets in IPL.
Bhuvi’s Bhokal
Bhuvneshwar Kumar seems to be at the forefront of this race, he has 198 wickets in his name and he needs only 2 wickets. While playing for different franchises, his swing bowling has always been difficult for the batsmen. Looking at his ability to take wickets with the new ball, it is almost certain that he will reach this milestone in the initial matches of the season itself. If this happens, he will become the second bowler and the first Indian fast bowler to take 200 wickets in IPL history.
Overall, IPL 2026 is going to be a season of not only entertainment but also records. While Bhuvneshwar Kumar is standing at the door of this historic club, Sunil Narine and Jasprit Bumrah are also fast moving towards it. Now it will be very interesting to see which bowler first achieves this special milestone of 200 wickets and registers his name in golden letters in the history of IPL.