Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach Andy Flower has publicly expressed his admiration for the veteran bowler, stating, 'Bhuvneshwar Kumar has surprised me about how outstanding he is.' The coach's comments reflect the significant impact the player has had on the tournament.
Statistical analysis reveals that this season has been Bhuvneshwar Kumar's best IPL performance to date. He secured 28 wickets, a tally that finished just one short of the eventual Purple Cap winner. This season's numbers go close to his previous career benchmarks, specifically his 23 wickets in IPL 2016 and 26 wickets in IPL 2017.
Over the last two IPL seasons, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has established himself as a dominant force. He has taken a combined 45 wickets during this period. The data indicates that no one has been as lethal as Bhuvi in this timeframe, with Prasidh Krishna coming closest by taking 41 wickets.
In addition to his wicket-taking ability, his efficiency has been notable. Among the bowlers who have bowled at least 100 overs, his economy rate stands at 8.55. This figure is only marginally behind Noor Ahmed, who recorded an economy of 8.27.
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