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A very exciting and big news is coming for Indian cricket fans. Experienced fast bowler of Team India and known as Sultan of Swing. Bhuvneshwar Kumar All set to make a comeback in international cricket after a long gap. Everyone’s eyes will be on Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the first match of the series played between India and New Zealand (India vs New Zealand T20 Series). This 36-year-old experienced bowler has a great opportunity to create history on the ground of Christchurch today. If today’s weather remains clear and he becomes a part of the playing eleven, then he will be targeting three huge records simultaneously. Let us know in detail which records Bhuvneshwar Kumar can break in this first T20 match to be played at Hagley Oval ground in Christchurch and how important his comeback is going to be for the team.
The long wait of 4 years is over, Bhuvneshwar Kumar will take the field in blue jersey
It is no less than a surprise for Indian cricket lovers that Bhuvneshwar Kumar is going to make his comeback in international cricket after a long gap of almost four years. Earlier, he was selected in the playing eleven of the Indian team for the fifth T20 match played against West Indies, but unfortunately that match was canceled due to rain and he could not take the field.
Christchurch’s iconic temple now on New Zealand soil Hagley Oval ground But the excitement of this first T20 match to be played is at its peak. This match will start at 12:30 pm Indian time. If the weather of Christchurch remains kind and the rain does not interfere, then after four years Bhuvneshwar Kumar will once again be seen wearing the blue jersey of Team India and spreading the magic of his swing bowling. The Indian bowling attack will definitely benefit from his experience.
Record number 1: Just 6 steps away from touching the magical figure of 300 wickets in international cricket
If we look at the career statistics of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, he has played a total of 230 matches so far in his illustrious international career and has played a total of 294 wickets Have made your name.
If Bhuvneshwar Kumar shows his bowling skills in the first T20 match to be played against New Zealand. 6 wickets If he takes the wicket, his total of 300 wickets in international cricket will be completed. Once he reaches this milestone, he will become the world’s select bowler and the 14th bowler from India to take 300 or more wickets in international cricket. His journey includes 141 wickets in 121 ODI matches, 90 wickets in 88 T20 International matches and 63 wickets in 21 Test matches. Cricket pundits believe that Bhuvneshwar has the full potential to achieve this milestone on swing-friendly pitches.
Record number 2: Opportunity to complete ‘decade’ of maiden overs in T20 international cricket
In the history of international T20 cricket, another unique record is going to be added to the name of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, known for his tight bowling in the opening and death overs. Current Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah He is the only Indian bowler who has bowled more than 10 maiden overs in T20 international cricket, and has a total of 13 maiden overs in his name.
Now Bhuvneshwar Kumar is also very close to confirming his name in this list. Bhuvneshwar has so far bowled 9 maiden overs in T20 International cricket. If in today’s first T20 match against New Zealand, only 1 maiden over If he bowls, he will join the exclusive club of bowlers who have bowled 10 or more maiden overs in T20 cricket. His art of keeping the batsmen tied in the initial overs will prove to be his biggest strength in achieving this record.
Record number 3: Close to taking fifty wickets in powerplay
In the shortest format of cricket i.e. T20, taking wickets within the first 6 overs of the innings (Powerplay) is considered to be the biggest challenge for any fast bowler. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has always been the king of the powerplay with his lethal inswing and outswing balls.
The total he has scored so far within the powerplay during his T20 International career. 47 wickets Have cracked. Today in the match against New Zealand, if he is in the initial overs of the powerplay. 3 more wickets If he takes a hit, he will complete his fifty (50 wickets) in the powerplay. The record of taking the most wickets in the T20 Powerplay from India is in the name of Arshdeep Singh, who has sent the batsmen to the pavilion 53 times in the first 6 overs. Bhuvneshwar has a golden opportunity to further strengthen his position in this elite list by performing brilliantly in this match.
Why is this return of Bhuvneshwar special for Team India?
Having a senior and experienced bowler in an Indian team studded with young players always proves beneficial for the dressing room environment and strategic decisions on the field. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s ability to swing and the skill of giving initial blows with the new ball are still as sharp.
In New Zealand conditions where the ball gets movement in the initial overs, Bhuvi’s experience can prove to be a huge weapon for Team India. Fans are hoping that the weather remains clear and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, with his brilliant bowling, achieves these three historical records and gives Team India a winning start in the series.