SRH vs RCB IPL 2026: Bhuvneshwar Kumar joins hands with India star to register Unwanted Record

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. With both franchises having already qualified for the playoffs, this high-stakes Southern derby is a crucial battle to secure a top-two finish and the Qualifier 1 advantage.

A glaring example of brutality unfolded today when Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive batting order completely tore apart the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bowling unit. In that breathtaking display of power-hitting, RCB’s premier pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar found himself on the receiving end of a relentless assault from his former franchise, ultimately conceding 50 runs in his quota of four overs.

SRH piled up a massive total of 255 runs and every RCB bowler had a beating, including the veteran Bhuvneshwar. At the very top of this infamous list of most times 50+ runs conceded, are two of India’s greatest modern-day swing bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami, both of whom have conceded 50+ runs in an IPL innings on nine separate occasions.

While appearing at the top of this chart might seem alarming, it actually requires crucial context. Both Bhuvneshwar and Shami are designated strike bowlers for their respective franchises, meaning they are assigned the most difficult overs in the match. They are consistently asked to bowl during the fielding restrictions of the powerplay where openers are looking to maximize the new ball and during the chaotic death overs, where well-set finishers are swinging blindly at every delivery.

Sitting just behind this veteran duo is Gujarat Titans’ premier fast bowler, Mohammed Siraj, who has breached the 50-run mark eight times in his IPL career. Despite leaking runs on these occasions, his ability to bounce back and deliver match-winning spells highlights the immense mental resilience required to survive as a frontline pacer in the IPL.

Most times conceded 50+ in an IPL innings

9 – Bhuvneshwar Kumar
9 – Mohammed Shami
8 – Mohammed Siraj