The new season of the biggest fair of T20 cricket is going to start in the new year. From March 28, the 19th season of the world's most famous T20 league, IPL, will take off and then a long journey of thrill and turmoil will begin. Like every year, this time too many new records will be made in this journey, many new achievements will be achieved. Some new faces will make their mark while some experienced veterans will try to maintain their dominance. Among these experienced players, there are three veterans who will complete their double century in IPL 2026.

These 3 legends are close to double century

Many new records are sure to be made in the new season of IPL. Generally, in T20 cricket, most of the records are recorded in the name of the batsmen and they are discussed only, but new records are created in bowling also. One such record is that of 200 wickets, which has proved to be rare in the IPL so far because only one bowler has reached this destination. Name is Yuzvendra Chahal. But Chahal may get 3 new partners in the IPL 2026 season – Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sunil Narine and Jasprit Bumrah.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah and Sunil Narine, the three most successful and champion bowlers of this T20 league, have a chance to touch the figure of 200 wickets this season. All three are the most important parts of their respective team's bowling. In such a situation, it is not going to be very difficult for them to achieve this position because they just need a limited number of wickets.

Who is closer, who is farther?

First of all let's talk about Bhubaneswar. Defending champion Royal Challengers Bangalore's experienced fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar is just 2 steps away from 200 wickets. Bhuvi has taken 198 wickets in 190 matches, which includes 5 wickets in an innings twice. Whereas Kolkata Knight Riders' star spinner Narine needs only 8 wickets. He has taken 192 wickets in 189 matches and has taken 4 wickets in an innings 7 times.

Talking about Bumrah, the legendary fast bowler of Mumbai Indians can also do this feat. Although he is a little distant compared to these two. Bumrah needs to take 17 wickets to reach 200 wickets. He has 183 victims in his name in 145 matches. Bumrah has taken 5 wickets in an innings twice. Apart from these three, no other bowler is close to this achievement at present. As far as the number-1 bowler is concerned, leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is far ahead with 221 wickets.