Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the current leader in the race for the Purple Cap in IPL 2026, has acquired an unenviable record to his name. Bhuvneshwar has now become the bowler who has conceded 50 or more runs in the highest number of innings in the history of the IPL, thereby equaling Mohammed Shami’s record.
Bowlers who have conceded the most 50+ run innings in the IPL
Bhuvneshwar Kumar typically bowls with tight line and length. However, in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he conceded 51 runs in 4 overs. This marks the ninth instance in the history of the Indian Premier League where Bhuvneshwar has conceded more than fifty runs in a single innings. Apart from him, Mohammed Shami has faced a similar situation, having also conceded more than fifty runs in 9 innings. Mohammed Siraj has conceded more than fifty runs on 8 occasions.
- 9 times – Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- 9 times – Mohammed Shami
- 8 times – Mohammed Siraj
It is an extremely rare sight to witness Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s bowling being taken to such a severe beating. In the first 13 matches of IPL 2026, Bhuvneshwar had conceded more than 40 runs in only one innings—let alone 50. Sunrisers Hyderabad is the first team whose batsmen have amassed over 50 runs against Bhuvneshwar this season.
