About Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is an Indian bowler who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026. RCB retained him for ₹10.75 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹4.25 crore in 2014 (Sunrisers Hyderabad) to ₹10.75 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹76.6 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Pune Warriors against Kings XI Punjab on 8 May 2011, he has played 206 IPL matches, scoring 354 runs and taking 226 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Bhuvneshwar Kumar in IPL
- IPL champion 3 times (2016, 2025, 2026): won the title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Best bowling: 5/19 against Kings XI Punjab in 2017.
- Five-wicket hauls: 2 in the IPL.
- Best bowling season: 28 wickets in 2026.
- Player of the Match: 7 awards in the IPL.
- 206 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
How Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s Salary Compares at RCB
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the 6th highest-paid player in the 26-man RCB squad, taking about 8.5% of the team’s total player spend. The average RCB player earns about ₹4.86 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹10.75 crore.