In the midst of India’s dominating performance in the World Cup 2023, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has quietly emerged as a standout performer in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. The discarded fast bowler has showcased his experience, grabbing attention with an impressive tally of 16 wickets from seven matches, including a notable five-wicket haul.
Currently ranking second in the list of leading wicket-takers in the tournament, Bhuvneshwar boasts a remarkable economy rate of 5.67. His average and strike rates of 8.68 and 9.18, underscore his exceptional contributions. Representing Uttar Pradesh, Bhuvneshwar has proven that he is far from running out of steam.
A highlight of his performance was witnessed in the match against Karnataka at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun. Displaying his prowess, Bhuvneshwar secured figures of 3.3-0-16-5, playing a pivotal role in UP’s 40-run victory. His victims included Manoj Bhandage, Abhinav Manohar, Shubhang Hegde, Vijaykumar Vyshak, and Vidwath Kaverappa.
Throughout the tournament, Bhuvneshwar has consistently delivered exceptional performances. Notable among them were three-wicket hauls against Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
In the recent encounter against Punjab at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on November 2, Bhuvneshwar continued his strong showing, concluding with figures of 4-0-22-2. Despite UP eventually losing the match by five wickets, he dismissed Prabhsimran Singh and opposition skipper Mandeep Singh.