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Bhuvneshwar Kumar in NZ. [Source - AFP]
Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a poor return to international cricket. The veteran fast bowler conceded 49 runs without taking a wicket in the first T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch.
It was the second-most expensive spell of Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s T20I career, making his anticipated return to the Indian side a disappointing one after a long absence from international cricket.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Rewrites Unwanted Record In 1st T20I vs NZ
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 49-run spell against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch became the second-most expensive outing of his T20I career. He conceded 49 runs in four overs without taking a wicket in the five-match series opener.
Figures | Opposition | Venue (Year) |
|---|---|---|
0/52 | Australia | Mohali (2022) |
0/49 | New Zealand | Christchurch (2026) |
1/47 | New Zealand | Wellington (2019) |
(Bhuvneshwar Kumar's most expensive spells in T20Is)
His most expensive T20I spell remains the 0/52 he recorded against Australia in Mohali in 2022. With today's performance, he has moved past his previous second-worst figures of 1/47 against New Zealand in Wellington in 2019.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 0/49 figures in the first T20I against New Zealand have pushed his Wellington performance down to third on the list. He will now hope to bounce back in the remaining matches and deliver stronger performances for India.
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