RCB bowling IPL 2026 performance has become a major strength as Royal Challengers Bengaluru dominate both the Powerplay and death overs this season.
RCB struggled with death bowling in past seasons, especially in 2018 and 2019 when they conceded heavily in the final overs. Opponents often targeted them late in the innings.
The turning point came in IPL 2025 when RCB won the title. Their success was built on strong bowling in the Powerplay, led by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
The duo picked the most wickets in the first six overs and maintained tight control with excellent economy rates and dot-ball percentage.
In IPL 2026, RCB have taken their bowling to another level by improving their death overs performance.
A key example came against Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru. GT were cruising at 170/2 after 16 overs on a batting-friendly pitch.
RCB bowlers turned the game around in the final overs. Suyash Sharma bowled a tight over, followed by disciplined yorkers from Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Josh Hazlewood continued the pressure, and GT failed to hit a single boundary in three crucial overs, scoring only 17 runs.
This control played a major role in limiting GT to a manageable total.
RCB have shown similar discipline in other matches as well. Against Delhi Capitals, they executed their death bowling strategy perfectly despite a challenging situation.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hazlewood consistently delivered accurate yorkers, forcing batters to take risks.
The numbers highlight RCB’s dominance this season.
RCB have taken the most wickets in death overs and have one of the lowest boundary concession rates.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has maintained an economy of around 8, while Hazlewood has also been highly effective.
The team has bowled the most yorkers in IPL 2026, maintaining strong control in the final overs.
RCB have now transformed into a balanced bowling side capable of striking early and finishing strong.
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