9 Things You Should Know About Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sunrisers Hyderabad's Hero Vs Kings XI Punjab

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the man who destroyed Kings XI Punjab's hopes as they failed to reach their target of 160 against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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His 5 for 19 proved to be the difference and this consistency is one of the reasons why he is a bowler who improves everyday.

So what exactly is worth knowing about him? Let's find out:

1. Got a wicket with his first ball in ODIs when he bowled Mohammad Hafeez of Pakistan

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2. Was the only bowler to go for less than six runs an over with figures of 0/23 when Chris Gayle slammed 175 not out vs Pune Warriors India

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3. His 5/19 against Kings XI Punjab are the best figures for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL history

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4. Took 6/82 at Lord's to help India win their first Test at the iconic venue after 28 years

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5. The 38 he scored on his Test debut is the highest by an Indian No. 10 batsman

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6. On the last tour of England, he became the first Indian No. 9 player to get three fifties in one series

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7. The first IPL he played for was Royal Challengers Bangalore

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8. Is the first bowler to dismiss Sachin Tendulkar for a duck in domestic first-class cricket

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9. Was part of the World Cup squad in 2015 but played just one game

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