Bhuvneshwar Kumar trends on Twitter after a lethal three-wicket burst dismantles DC’s top order in the powerplay.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is trending on Twitter today, April 18, 2026, following a masterclass performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Delhi Capitals (DC). Fans are celebrating his "swing king" status as he single-handedly dismantled the Delhi top order in the powerplay. Kumar reduced Delhi Capitals to 18/3 within the first three overs.He dismissed Pathum Nissanka, Karun Nair, and Sameer Rizvi in quick succession.
His first wicket came from a sharp in-swinger that trapped Nissanka LBW; despite an initial "not out" call, Bhuvneshwar convinced his captain to review, leading to a successful overturn.Twitter is currently flooded with reactions under hashtags like #Bhuvi, #RCBvDC, and #PlayBold. Fans are sharing clips of his early swing, noting that he looks as lethal as he did during his Purple Cap years.
Ongoing praise continues for him becoming the first fast bowler in history to reach 200 IPL wickets, a milestone he achieved earlier this season.Many users are calling him the most underrated T20 bowler, especially after he was instrumental in RCB's title-winning 2025 run.
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There is nothing more beautiful in cricket than Bhuvi with a moving white ball. 😍📽️ If you missed this spell, you missed a masterclass. 🤴🇮🇳 #RCBvDC #BhuvneshwarKumar #SwingKing
— Khel Pulse (@khelpulseIN) April 18, 2026
Fierce spell from Bhuvneshwar Kumar 🥶💥 Absolute control, swinging it both ways 👀🎯#BhuvneshwarKumar #SRHvsCSK #IPL2026 #SRH #CSK #Cricket #T20 #MatchDay #Bowling #Spell pic.twitter.com/IIlvEZJMw1
— Rushikesh Vadolkar (@RVadolkar) April 18, 2026
The swing, the control, the masterclass—he’s turned a tricky 176 chase into a mountain for DC. When the ball moves like this, there is still nobody better in the business. 🧤🇮🇳#IPL2026 #RCBvDC #BhuvneshwarKumar #Bhuvi #PlayBold
— Khel Pulse (@khelpulseIN) April 18, 2026
What a bowling from none other than Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Swing King just rattled top order of Delhi Capitals.#BhuvneshwarKumar pic.twitter.com/abMysFGQBM
— Verma Ji (@vermaji_27) April 18, 2026
#RCBvsDC what a fantastic bowling by bhuneshwar kumar BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR GETS HIS THIRD WICKET🤯🔥. -Sameer Rizvi departs for 2(3). -Bhuvneshwar Kumar is shaking DC batters. #BhuvneshwarKumar #RCBvsDC pic.twitter.com/HMygpwbwD8
— Ashok kumar solan (@aksolan19) April 18, 2026
Incredible from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and the fielders know they can win this match. Not a typical Chinnaswamy pitch and Delhi batters knew powerplay would be key, Bhuvneshwar is too good to take advantage of these situations. #RCBvDC #bhuvneshwarkumar #philsalt
— Yashbeer Insights (@InsightsbyYash) April 18, 2026
DC batters struggle to stabilise innings after losing three wickets in quick succession against RCB
Delhi Capitals (DC) batters have repeatedly struggled to stabilise after quick wickets this season, and their ongoing IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 18 has been a prime example.Bhuvneshwar Kumar single-handedly dismantled the top order, dismissing Pathum Nissanka, impact player Karun Nair, and Sameer Rizvi in quick succession.As of the 9th over, DC has only managed to reach 71/3, heavily relying on KL Rahul to anchor the innings
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Opponents have identified a weakness in DC's aggressive top order. In multiple games, losing three wickets in the powerplay (as seen today vs RCB and previously vs CSK) has left the middle order exposed too early.
