Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes first Indian pacer to play 300 T20s

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first Indian pacer (including pace-bowling all-rounders) to play 300 T20 matches during their IPL 2025 match against the Rajasthan Royals. The 35-year-old has taken 316 wickets at an average of 24.92 in the format. Bhuvneshwar is followed by Hardik Pandya, who has played 291 T20 games, Jasprit Bumrah (234) and Harshal Patel (204).