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Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been one of the standout performers of the ongoing IPL 2026 season, and his stellar performances have played a huge role in Royal Challengers Bangalore reaching the final. Ahead of the title clash, legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has revealed what has made the veteran fast bowler so successful this season.
When RCB is just one step away from the trophy, Bhuvneshwar’s contribution has been huge. In the ongoing IPL 2026, the swing king has provided early successes to the defending champions and controlled the flow of runs whenever the team needed it.
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He has enjoyed a fantastic season with the ball. In 15 matches, Bhuvneshwar has taken 26 wickets and is currently among the leading wicket-takers of IPL 2026. Bhuvneshwar has been particularly dangerous in the powerplay and has become the first Indian bowler to take 25 or more wickets in an IPL season on several occasions.
Sachin Tendulkar reveals the secret behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s magic in IPL 2026
Ahead of the IPL 2026 final between RCB and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31, Sachin Tendulkar shared an appreciation post for Bhuvneshwar Kumar on his social media handle. In the video, the veteran batsman said that the biggest reason behind this success is the subtle but smart change in Bhuvneshwar’s bowling.
The Master Blaster pointed out that the fast bowler has focused on bowling straight lines and using wobble-seam deliveries rather than relying heavily on big inswingers and outswingers, and this variation has made it very difficult for batsmen to understand him.
Sachin Tendulkar talks about the transformation of the RCB star
Sachin Tendulkar said in the video, “Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been bowling very well this season. Last season, when Bhuvi was bowling, he had a long outswinger or an inswinger. He has developed this variation; it is a conscious decision of his, but he is bowling as straight as possible. When a bowler wants to bowl a long outswinger or an inswinger, the seam always points towards first or second slip. Sometimes This is for the outswinger.”
The former Indian captain further added, “And when you want to inswing, the seam goes towards the leg slip of the right-handed batsman. And the wrist position also changes. But this season, if you look at Bhuvi’s seam, I think it is a wobbly seam. So, when a wobbly seam comes, sometimes the batsman does not know whether the ball is going to fall out or in. And that is what Bhuvi is doing. If you see He’s been very precise. His lines have been very precise.” Very, very tight.”
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Why can’t batsmen read Bhuvneshwar Kumar? Sachin Tendulkar tells
Tendulkar, considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time, has pointed out that batsmen are often unsure whether the ball will go away, come back or continue straight after being pitched, and that uncertainty has given Bhuvneshwar a huge advantage throughout IPL 2026.
The former Indian captain also mentioned accuracy as another important factor. He said that the combination of tight lines and unpredictable movements has worked brilliantly for the RCB bowler. Tendulkar further said, “Outside the stumps or at the most towards the fourth stump. And from there he tries to bowl a straight ball with a wobbly seam.”
And that profit either goes out or comes in. Therefore it becomes a bit difficult to select because there is less signal from the wrist. And in a wobbly seam, sometimes when the seam falls like this, the ball goes out. And when it lands like this, it comes in or stays straight. So this has been Bhuvi’s success mantra for this season. He is bowling very well.”
The details are where the difference is made. Very good! @bhuviofficial pic.twitter.com/mYTYK64eZ7
– Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 31, 2026
