In the 2021 IPL season, Bhuvneshwar Kumar showcased his talents primarily as a bowler. Here are his top three stats from the tournament:
Best Bowling Figures: Bhuvneshwar Kumar achieved his best bowling figures of 4 wickets for 19 runs against the Rajasthan Royals on September 27, 2021. This performance highlights his ability to take crucial wickets while maintaining an impressive economy rate.
Total Wickets: Throughout the 2021 season, he claimed a total of 6 wickets, positioning him at 14th among all bowlers for that season. While this may not be his highest tally in past IPL seasons, his wickets often came at critical moments, demonstrating his importance to the team.
Economy Rate: Bhuvneshwar maintained a commendable economy rate, which is crucial in T20 formats. In particular, his performance against Kolkata Knight Riders on October 3, 2021, where he conceded only 14 runs while taking 3 wickets in 4 overs, exemplified his effectiveness in restricting the opposition's scoring opportunities.
These stats collectively underscore Bhuvneshwar Kumar's prowess as a skilled bowler in IPL 2021.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 14* | 10 | 2 | 0 | 140.00 |
| Delhi Capitals | 5* | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.66 |
| Punjab Kings | 3* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 7* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab Kings | 3 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Delhi Capitals | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
