Gujarat Titans’ star pacer Umesh Yadav recorded a unique feat while appearing for the side in the match against the Punjab Kings on Thursday. Umesh secured the opening breakthrough in PBKS’ 200-run chase in Ahmedabad in his first over when he dismissed the side’s skipper Shikhar Dhawan for just 1.
With this wicket, he went past fellow teammate Mohit Sharma Kolkata Knight Riders’ Sunil Narine, and former Chennai Super Kings’ star Dwayne Bravo for an impressive IPL record.
Umesh Yadav Became Highest Wicket Taker Against a Particular Side
Dhawan’s wicket was Umesh’s 34th against Punjab Kings, which is now the highest by a bowler against a particular side in the league. He was tied with Mohit (33 against MI), Bravo (33 against MI) and Narine (33 against PBKS) in the list. Umesh Yadav has been one of the mainstays in the Indian Test team for many years, but lost his place in the side last year.
List Of Highest Wicket Takers Against a Particular Side
Here’s the list of highest wicket-takers against a particular side in IPL history (* denotes active cricketers):
- 34 – Umesh Yadav* vs PBKS
- 33 – Mohit Sharma* vs MI
- 33 – Sunil Narine* vs PBKS
- 33 – Dwayne Bravo vs MI
- 32 – Bhuvneshwar Kumar* vs KKR
Umesh Yadav’s IPL Career
Umesh has played for five IPL franchises so far, beginning his career in the league in 2010 for Delhi Capitals (then Daredevils), where he stayed for four seasons. He had two separate stints with KKR (2014-17 and 2022-23); in the remaining gap, he had a three-year stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2018-20) and a brief return to the Capitals in 2021.
Earlier in the game against PBKS, Shubman Gill produced a fine knock as he remained unbeaten on 89 off just 48 deliveries, as the side scored a strong 199/4 in 20 overs.