Updated October 2026 | All stats are as of the end of IPL 2026 (final played 31 May 2026).
Bhuvneshwar Kumar IPL stats, quick answer: here is Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s complete IPL record from 2011 to the end of IPL 2026.
- Matches: 206 (2011 to 2026)
- Runs: 354 at an average of 9.32 and a strike rate of 93.90
- Highest score: 27
- Hundreds / fifties: 0 / 0
- Sixes: 4
- Wickets: 226 at an economy rate of 7.71
- Best bowling: 5/19
- Teams: Pune Warriors, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- IPL titles: 3 (2016, 2025, 2026)
- Player of the match awards: 7
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar IPL Stats: Career Overview and Headline Numbers
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is one of the most successful bowlers in IPL history. Known for his swing with the new ball and his control at the death, he won back-to-back Purple Caps with Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016 and 2017 and was part of their title-winning side in 2016, before moving to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 206 IPL matches across 16 seasons. With the bat he has 354 runs from 75 innings. He has been dismissed 38 times, giving an average of 9.32, and he scores at 93.90 runs per 100 balls, with 34 fours and 4 sixes. With the ball he has 226 wickets from 766.4 overs, ranking 2nd all-time, conceding 7.71 an over and taking a wicket every 20.4 balls.
Where he bats
| Batting position | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower order (8+) | 75 | 354 | 9.32 | 93.90 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has batted most often as lower order, 75 of his 75 innings. Batting position here is the order in which a batter first appeared at the crease.
How he gets out
| Dismissal | Times | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Caught | 19 | 50% |
| Bowled | 11 | 29% |
| Run Out | 5 | 13% |
| Lbw | 2 | 5% |
| Caught And Bowled | 1 | 3% |
In wins and defeats
| Result | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team won | 11 | 25 | 5.00 | 89.29 |
| Team lost | 64 | 329 | 9.97 | 94.27 |
In matches his team won, Bhuvneshwar Kumar averages 5.00 at a strike rate of 89.29; in defeats, 9.97 at 94.27. The gap is a rough measure of how often his innings have decided games.
Teams Played For and How He Moved Between Them
| Team | Seasons | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune Warriors | 2011-2013 | 31 | 93 | 24 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2014-2024 | 145 | 213 | 157 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2025-2026 | 30 | 48 | 45 |
He started with Pune Warriors in 2011 and stayed until 2013. He then moved to Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014 and stayed until 2024. He then moved to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2025 and stayed until 2026.
How his role changed
| Season | Average batting position | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 10.0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8.4 | 8 |
| 2013 | 8.9 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11.0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 9.7 | 3 |
| 2016 | 8.5 | 8 |
| 2017 | 9.0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 9.0 | 4 |
| 2019 | 9.0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 8.0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 9.1 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9.2 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9.0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10.0 | 5 |
| 2025 | 9.0 | 6 |
| 2026 | 9.5 | 4 |
In his first three seasons Bhuvneshwar Kumar batted at an average position of 9.1; in his last three it was 9.5. His position in the order has stayed broadly the same throughout his career.
Batting Record Season by Season
| Season | Team | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | HS | Wkts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PWI | 4 | 1 | – | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 1* | 3 |
| 2012 | PWI | 11 | 40 | 13.33 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 11* | 8 |
| 2013 | PWI | 16 | 52 | 7.43 | 73.24 | 0 | 0 | 24* | 13 |
| 2014 | SRH | 14 | 1 | 1.00 | 25.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 2015 | SRH | 14 | 17 | 17.00 | 170.00 | 0 | 0 | 11* | 18 |
| 2016 | SRH | 17 | 43 | 7.17 | 159.26 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 23 |
| 2017 | SRH | 14 | 4 | 4.00 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 4* | 26 |
| 2018 | SRH | 12 | 13 | 6.50 | 81.25 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 |
| 2019 | SRH | 15 | 12 | 4.00 | 63.16 | 0 | 0 | 7* | 13 |
| 2020 | SRH | 4 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | SRH | 11 | 34 | 34.00 | 113.33 | 0 | 0 | 14* | 6 |
| 2022 | SRH | 14 | 24 | 8.00 | 92.31 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 |
| 2023 | SRH | 14 | 42 | 14.00 | 89.36 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 16 |
| 2024 | SRH | 16 | 23 | 7.67 | 79.31 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 11 |
| 2025 | RCB | 14 | 14 | 4.67 | 56.00 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 17 |
| 2026 | RCB | 16 | 34 | – | 130.77 | 0 | 0 | 15* | 28 |
- 2011 (Pune Warriors): 1 runs in 4 matches, average -, strike rate 100.00, best 1*, 3 wickets. His best bowling was 2/14 against PBKS on 8 May 2011. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 1* off 1 balls against DCG on 16 May 2011. Pune Warriors finished 9th in the league table.
- 2012 (Pune Warriors): 40 runs in 11 matches, average 13.33, strike rate 100.00, best 11*, 8 wickets. His best bowling was 2/9 against MI on 3 May 2012. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 11* off 7 balls against KKR on 5 May 2012. Pune Warriors finished 9th in the league table.
- 2013 (Pune Warriors): 52 runs in 16 matches, average 7.43, strike rate 73.24, best 24*, 13 wickets. His best bowling was 3/18 against SRH on 17 Apr 2013. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 24* off 24 balls against CSK on 30 Apr 2013. Pune Warriors finished 8th in the league table.
- 2014 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 1 runs in 14 matches, average 1.00, strike rate 25.00, best 1, 20 wickets. His best bowling was 4/14 against RR on 8 May 2014. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 1 off 3 balls against PBKS on 22 Apr 2014. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 6th in the league table.
- 2015 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 17 runs in 14 matches, average 17.00, strike rate 170.00, best 11*, 18 wickets. His best bowling was 3/26 against MI on 25 Apr 2015. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 11* off 4 balls against KKR on 4 May 2015. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 6th in the league table.
- 2016 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 43 runs in 17 matches, average 7.17, strike rate 159.26, best 21, 23 wickets. His best bowling was 4/29 against GL on 21 Apr 2016. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 21 off 8 balls against RPS on 26 Apr 2016. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 3rd in the league table. His team won the title.
- 2017 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 4 runs in 14 matches, average 4.00, strike rate 100.00, best 4*, 26 wickets. His best bowling was 5/19 against PBKS on 17 Apr 2017. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 4* off 3 balls against MI on 12 Apr 2017. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 3rd in the league table.
- 2018 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 13 runs in 12 matches, average 6.50, strike rate 81.25, best 7, 9 wickets. His best bowling was 3/26 against KKR on 14 Apr 2018. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 7 off 11 balls against CSK on 22 May 2018. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 1st in the league table. Sunrisers Hyderabad reached the final.
- 2019 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 12 runs in 15 matches, average 4.00, strike rate 63.16, best 7*, 13 wickets. His best bowling was 2/24 against RCB on 4 May 2019. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 7* off 5 balls against RCB on 4 May 2019. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 4th in the league table.
- 2020 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 0 runs in 4 matches, average 0.00, strike rate 0.00, best 0, 3 wickets. His best bowling was 2/25 against DC on 29 Sep 2020. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 0 off 2 balls against RCB on 21 Sep 2020. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 3rd in the league table.
- 2021 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 34 runs in 11 matches, average 34.00, strike rate 113.33, best 14*, 6 wickets. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 14* off 10 balls against RR on 2 May 2021. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 8th in the league table.
- 2022 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 24 runs in 14 matches, average 8.00, strike rate 92.31, best 8, 12 wickets. His best bowling was 3/22 against PBKS on 17 Apr 2022. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 8 off 9 balls against RCB on 8 May 2022. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 8th in the league table.
- 2023 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 42 runs in 14 matches, average 14.00, strike rate 89.36, best 27, 16 wickets. His best bowling was 5/30 against GT on 15 May 2023. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 27 off 26 balls against GT on 15 May 2023. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 10th in the league table.
- 2024 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 23 runs in 16 matches, average 7.67, strike rate 79.31, best 13, 11 wickets. His best bowling was 3/41 against RR on 2 May 2024. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 13 off 13 balls against RCB on 25 Apr 2024. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 2nd in the league table. Sunrisers Hyderabad reached the final.
- 2025 (Royal Challengers Bengaluru): 14 runs in 14 matches, average 4.67, strike rate 56.00, best 8, 17 wickets. His best bowling was 3/33 against DC on 27 Apr 2025. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 8 off 13 balls against PBKS on 18 Apr 2025. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished 2nd in the league table. His team won the title.
- 2026 (Royal Challengers Bengaluru): 34 runs in 16 matches, average -, strike rate 130.77, best 15*, 28 wickets. His best bowling was 4/23 against MI on 10 May 2026. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 15* off 15 balls against GT on 30 Apr 2026. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished 1st in the league table. His team won the title.
His most productive season was 2013, with 52 runs. His leanest full season was 2012, when he averaged 13.33. He passed 400 runs in 0 of his 16 seasons.
Bowling season by season
| Season | Wkts | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 6.09 | 2/14 |
| 2012 | 8 | 7.21 | 2/9 |
| 2013 | 13 | 6.51 | 3/18 |
| 2014 | 20 | 6.66 | 4/14 |
| 2015 | 18 | 7.88 | 3/26 |
| 2016 | 23 | 7.42 | 4/29 |
| 2017 | 26 | 7.05 | 5/19 |
| 2018 | 9 | 7.67 | 3/26 |
| 2019 | 13 | 7.81 | 2/24 |
| 2020 | 3 | 6.99 | 2/25 |
| 2021 | 6 | 7.98 | 1/16 |
| 2022 | 12 | 7.34 | 3/22 |
| 2023 | 16 | 8.33 | 5/30 |
| 2024 | 11 | 9.35 | 3/41 |
| 2025 | 17 | 9.29 | 3/33 |
| 2026 | 28 | 7.95 | 4/23 |
Highest Scores and Centuries
| Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | For | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 26 | 3 | 0 | SRH | GT | 15 May 2023 | Lost |
| 24* | 24 | 1 | 1 | PWI | CSK | 30 Apr 2013 | Lost |
| 21 | 8 | 3 | 1 | SRH | RPS | 26 Apr 2016 | Lost |
| 15* | 15 | 2 | 0 | RCB | GT | 30 Apr 2026 | Lost |
| 14* | 10 | 2 | 0 | SRH | RR | 2 May 2021 | Lost |
| 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | SRH | DC | 20 May 2016 | Lost |
| 13 | 13 | 3 | 0 | SRH | RCB | 25 Apr 2024 | Lost |
| 11* | 4 | 1 | 1 | SRH | KKR | 4 May 2015 | Lost |
| 11* | 7 | 2 | 0 | PWI | KKR | 5 May 2012 | Lost |
| 10* | 6 | 1 | 0 | PWI | MI | 3 May 2012 | Lost |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has not scored an IPL hundred; his best is 27. His team won 0 of the 0 matches in which he passed 50.
Best bowling figures
| Figures | For | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19 | SRH | PBKS | 17 Apr 2017 | Won |
| 5/30 | SRH | GT | 15 May 2023 | Lost |
| 4/14 | SRH | RR | 8 May 2014 | Won |
| 4/23 | RCB | MI | 10 May 2026 | Won |
| 4/29 | SRH | GL | 21 Apr 2016 | Won |
| 3/5 | RCB | DC | 27 Apr 2026 | Won |
| 3/18 | PWI | SRH | 17 Apr 2013 | Lost |
| 3/19 | SRH | PBKS | 22 Apr 2014 | Lost |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken four or more wickets in a match 5 times.
Strike Rate and Average by Phase of Innings
| Phase | Runs | Balls | Dismissals | Average | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (overs 1-6) | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| Middle (7-15) | 38 | 51 | 1 | 38.0 | 74.5 |
| Death (16-20) | 316 | 326 | 37 | 8.5 | 96.9 |
Most of Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s runs have come in the death phase (316 runs, 89% of his total). His fastest scoring comes in the death phase, at 96.9 runs per 100 balls. Phase splits use the over in which each ball was bowled.
Bowling by phase
| Phase | Overs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (overs 1-6) | 423.5 | 97 | 6.55 |
| Middle (7-15) | 75.2 | 11 | 8.58 |
| Death (16-20) | 267.3 | 118 | 9.30 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has bowled most often in the powerplay phase (55% of his balls), taking 97 wickets there.
Records Held and Milestones Reached
| Milestone | Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPL debut | 8 May 2011 | PBKS | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium |
| 50 IPL wickets | 25 Apr 2015 | MI | Wankhede Stadium |
| 100 IPL wickets | 17 Apr 2017 | PBKS | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| 100th IPL match | 22 May 2018 | CSK | Wankhede Stadium |
| 150 IPL wickets | 17 Apr 2022 | PBKS | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy |
| 200 IPL wickets | 5 Apr 2026 | CSK | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 200th IPL match | 7 May 2026 | LSG | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium |
Records and honours: Purple Cap 2016, Purple Cap 2017. He sits 2nd on the all-time wicket-taking list.
Related record pages: most sixes in IPL history, most wickets in IPL history, fastest century in IPL history, Orange Cap winners, Purple Cap winners.
Performance Against Each Opposition
| Opponent | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 55 | 11.00 | 101.85 | 11* | 33 | 8.02 |
| Gujarat Titans | 43 | 43.00 | 100.00 | 27 | 16 | 7.39 |
| Mumbai Indians | 42 | 7.00 | 89.36 | 10* | 27 | 7.17 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 42 | 7.00 | 79.25 | 13 | 18 | 8.27 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 39 | 39.00 | 84.78 | 24* | 17 | 7.37 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 36 | 12.00 | 87.80 | 14* | 20 | 8.78 |
| Delhi Capitals | 30 | 10.00 | 120.00 | 13 | 29 | 7.38 |
| Punjab Kings | 28 | 4.67 | 65.12 | 8 | 36 | 7.54 |
| Rising Pune Supergiant | 22 | 7.33 | 200.00 | 21 | 3 | 7.67 |
| Deccan Chargers | 8 | – | 160.00 | 7* | 2 | 6.92 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 6 | 2.00 | 100.00 | 3 | 6 | 8.00 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 3 | 3.00 | 100.00 | 2* | 7 | 7.42 |
| Gujarat Lions | 0 | – | – | – | 12 | 6.72 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s most productive opponent has been Kolkata Knight Riders, against whom he has 55 runs at a strike rate of 101.85. Figures include matches against defunct franchises such as Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors where relevant.
Home vs Away Splits
| Venue type | Runs | Avg | SR | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 127 | 7.47 | 86.39 | 76 | 7.90 |
| Away | 168 | 11.20 | 99.41 | 121 | 7.72 |
| Neutral | 59 | 9.83 | 96.72 | 29 | 7.33 |
Home means a match in his franchise’s home city. Neutral covers seasons played wholly or largely away from home grounds (2009 in South Africa, the UAE in 2014 and 2020, the 2021 hub format and the 2022 league stage in Maharashtra).
His most-played grounds
| Ground | Matches | Runs | SR | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | 50 | 58 | 90.62 | 48 | 8.04 |
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium | 19 | 27 | 69.23 | 26 | 8.45 |
| Wankhede Stadium | 15 | 34 | 79.07 | 12 | 7.24 |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) | 13 | 9 | 64.29 | 8 | 8.18 |
| Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium | 12 | 59 | 92.19 | 9 | 7.00 |
| Eden Gardens | 10 | 32 | 188.24 | 13 | 8.40 |
His most productive ground is Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium: 59 runs in 9 innings at a strike rate of 92.19.
Playoff and Knockout Record
| Season | Stage | Opponent | Batting | Bowling | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Elimination Final | KKR | 1 (2) | 3/19 | Won |
| 2016 | Qualifier 2 | GL | DNB | 2/27 | Won |
| 2016 | Final | RCB | 1* (1) | 0/25 | Won |
| 2017 | Eliminator | KKR | DNB | 1/11 | Lost |
| 2018 | Qualifier 1 | CSK | 7 (11) | 1/14 | Lost |
| 2018 | Qualifier 2 | KKR | 5* (2) | 0/38 | Won |
| 2018 | Final | CSK | DNB | 0/17 | Lost |
| 2019 | Eliminator | DC | DNB | 2/42 | Lost |
| 2024 | Qualifier 1 | KKR | 0 (4) | 0/28 | Lost |
| 2024 | Qualifier 2 | RR | DNB | 0/33 | Won |
| 2024 | Final | KKR | 0* (1) | 0/25 | Lost |
| 2025 | Qualifier 1 | PBKS | DNB | 1/17 | Won |
| 2025 | Final | PBKS | 1 (2) | 2/38 | Won |
| 2026 | Qualifier 1 | GT | DNB | 2/28 | Won |
| 2026 | Final | GT | DNB | 2/29 | Won |
In 15 playoff matches, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 15 runs at a strike rate of 65.22 and 16 wickets. His teams won 9 of those games, and he has played in 5 finals.
Captaincy Record
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has not been a regular IPL captain.
Awards Won
- Player of the match 7 times
- Purple Cap 2016
- Purple Cap 2017
- IPL champion: 2016, 2025, 2026
Three Defining Performances
The three below are his most decisive IPL performances by impact on the result, followed by two more that rank close behind.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 5/19 with the ball against Punjab Kings. 17 Apr 2017, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: SRH batted first and made 159/6, led by David Warner 70* (54), with Mohit Sharma 2/25 the pick of the PBKS bowlers. PBKS replied with 154, Manan Vohra 95 (50) top-scoring as Bhuvneshwar Kumar 5/19 did the damage for SRH. SRH won by 5 runs. Player of the match: Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 1 off 2 balls and 3/19 with the ball against Kolkata Knight Riders. 25 May 2016, Feroz Shah Kotla (Elimination Final): SRH batted first and made 162/8, led by Yuvraj Singh 44 (30), with Kuldeep Yadav 3/35 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 140/8, Manish Pandey 36 (28) top-scoring as Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3/19 did the damage for SRH. SRH won by 22 runs. Player of the match: Moises Henriques.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 27 off 26 balls and 5/30 with the ball against Gujarat Titans. 15 May 2023, Narendra Modi Stadium: GT batted first and made 188/9, led by Shubman Gill 101 (58), with Bhuvneshwar Kumar 5/30 the pick of the SRH bowlers. SRH replied with 154/9, Heinrich Klaasen 64 (44) top-scoring as Mohammed Shami 4/21 did the damage for GT. GT won by 34 runs. Player of the match: Shubman Gill.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 0* off 1 balls and 4/14 with the ball against Rajasthan Royals. 8 May 2014, Sardar Patel Stadium: SRH batted first and made 134/9, led by Shikhar Dhawan 33 (20), with Shane Watson 3/13 the pick of the RR bowlers. RR replied with 102, Steve Smith 22 (33) top-scoring as Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4/14 did the damage for SRH. SRH won by 32 runs. Player of the match: Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 4/29 with the ball against Gujarat Lions. 21 Apr 2016, Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium: GL batted first and made 135/8, led by Suresh Raina 75 (51), with Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4/29 the pick of the SRH bowlers. SRH replied with 137/0, David Warner 74* (48) top-scoring. SRH won by 10 wickets. Player of the match: Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
He played in IPL 2026, for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This page will be updated after every season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many runs has Bhuvneshwar Kumar scored in the IPL?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored 354 IPL runs in 75 innings at an average of 9.32 and a strike rate of 93.90 (as of the end of IPL 2026).
Which teams has Bhuvneshwar Kumar played for in the IPL?
Pune Warriors, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
What is Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s highest IPL score?
27. His best bowling figures are 5/19.
Has Bhuvneshwar Kumar won an IPL title?
Yes, 3: 2016, 2025, 2026.
How many wickets has Bhuvneshwar Kumar taken in the IPL?
226 wickets at an economy rate of 7.71.