This article covers the IPL performance and head-to-head stats of Bhuvneshwar Kumar against Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of the RCB vs RR clash in IPL 2025.
A two-time Purple Cap winner and one of the most experienced pacers in the league, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has built his legacy in the IPL with his swing bowling and clutch death-over spells. After years of service for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Bhuvi was picked by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for INR 10.75 Crore in the IPL 2025 auction. With over 183 IPL matches and 189 wickets under his belt, he continues to be a vital cog in any bowling lineup.
Against Rajasthan Royals, Bhuvneshwar has a rich track record. In 19 innings, he has bowled 72.3 overs and picked up 19 wickets at an economy rate of 8.55 and a bowling average of 32.63. His best performance came back in 2014 when he bagged 4/14 — one of his finest spells in the tournament. He has consistently dismissed key batters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Riyan Parag in crucial phases of the game. As RCB takes on RR in a high-stakes clash, Bhuvi’s early breakthroughs will be key.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs RR IPL Overall Stats and Records
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 19 |
| Innings | 19 |
| Overs Bowled | 72.3 |
| Maidens | 1 |
| Runs Conceded | 620 |
| Wickets Taken | 19 |
| 4-Wicket Hauls | 1 |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/14 |
| Bowling Average | 32.63 |
| Economy Rate (E/R) | 8.55 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs RR Batters
Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Yashasvi Jaiswal
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 140.0 | – |
| 2022 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 83.3 | – |
| 2023 | 32 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 200.0 | – |
| 2024 | 41 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 227.8 | – |
| 2025 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| Total | 94 | 54 | 0 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 174.1 | – |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Sanju Samson
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | – |
| 2014 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 44.4 | 4.0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 141.7 | 17.0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 120.0 | – |
| 2017 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2018 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 180.0 | – |
| 2019 | 32 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 290.9 | – |
| 2021 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 105.0 | – |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 175.0 | – |
| 2024 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | – |
| Total | 120 | 95 | 4 | 41 | 13 | 3 | 126.3 | 30.0 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Riyan Parag
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 250.0 | – |
| 2022 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 120.0 | – |
| 2024 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 250.0 | – |
| Total | 36 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 211.8 | – |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar IPL Match-by-Match Stats and Records
| Date | Ground | Batsman Dismissed | Overs | Wickets | E/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2012 | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium | A M Rahane (c S P D Smith) | 3.0 | 1/17 | 5.67 |
| 13/05/2012 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | 4.0 | 0/33 | 7.14 | |
| 11/04/2013 | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium | M D K J Perera (lbw) | 4.0 | 1/41 | 8.27 |
| 05/05/2013 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | A M Rahane (c R Sharma) | 4.0 | 1/38 | 8.60 |
| 18/04/2014 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | S V Samson (c S Dhawan) | 3.3 | 1/21 | 8.11 |
| 08/05/2014 | Narendra Modi Stadium | A M Rahane (c D A Warner), J P Faulkner (c A J Finch), R Bhatia (c D A Warner), K W Richardson (c & b) | 4.0 | 4/14 | 7.29 |
| 16/04/2015 | Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium | 4.0 | 0/25 | 7.13 | |
| 07/05/2015 | Brabourne Stadium | A M Rahane (c †N V Ojha), J P Faulkner (c R S Bopara), S V Samson (b) | 4.0 | 3/44 | 7.64 |
| 09/04/2018 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | S Gopal (c Y K Pathan) | 4.0 | 1/30 | 7.62 |
| 29/03/2019 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | 4.0 | 0/55 | 8.26 | |
| 27/04/2019 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | 4.0 | 0/22 | 8.00 | |
| 02/05/2021 | Arun Jaitley Stadium | 4.0 | 0/37 | 8.11 | |
| 27/09/2021 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | E Lewis (c Abdul Samad) | 4.0 | 1/28 | 8.02 |
| 29/03/2022 | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium | S V Samson (c Abdul Samad) | 4.0 | 1/29 | 7.96 |
| 02/04/2023 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | 3.0 | 0/36 | 8.17 | |
| 07/05/2023 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | J C Buttler (lbw) | 4.0 | 1/44 | 8.36 |
| 02/05/2024 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | J C Buttler (c M Jansen), S V Samson (b), R Powell (lbw) | 4.0 | 3/41 | 8.47 |
| 24/05/2024 | MA Chidambaram Stadium | 3.0 | 0/33 | 8.58 | |
| 13/04/2025 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | S O Hetmeyer (c D Padikkal) | 4.0 | 1/32 | 8.55 |
