Delhi: Haryana fast bowler Anshul Kamboj gave a historic performance against Kerala in Rohtak in the fifth round of Ranji Trophy 2024/25, taking 10 wickets in an innings. With figures of 10/49, Kamboj became only the third bowler in Ranji Trophy history to take all 10 wickets in an innings. Earlier, this feat had been achieved by Bengal's Premangshu Chatterjee (10/20, against Assam in 1956) and Rajasthan's Pradeep Sundaram (10/78, against Vidarbha in 1985).
Kamboj has become the sixth Indian bowler to take 10 wickets in an innings in first-class cricket. Veteran bowlers like Anil Kumble, Subhash Gupte and Debashish Mohanty are also included in this special list.
Indian bowlers who have taken all 10 wickets in an innings in first class cricket:
- Premangshu Chatterjee: This Bengal bowler had taken 10 wickets for 20 runs against Assam in 1956-57.
- Pradeep Sundaram: This bowler from Rajasthan had taken 10 wickets for 78 runs against Vidarbha in 1985-86.
- Anil Kumble: This Indian legend had created history by taking 10 wickets in the test match against Pakistan in 1999.
- Debashish Mohanty: In the 2001 Duleep Trophy match, Mohanty took 10 wickets for 46 runs against South Zone.
- Anshul Kamboj: In Ranji Trophy 2024-25, this fast bowler from Haryana has taken 10 wickets for 49 runs against Kerala.
Best bowling figures in Ranji Trophy history:
- 10/20 – Premangshu Chatterjee (Bengal vs Assam, 1956-57)
- 10/49 – Anshul Kamboj (Haryana vs Kerala, 2024-25)
- 10/78 – Pradeep Sundaram (Rajasthan vs Vidarbha, 1985-86)
FAQ
Who is Anshul Kamboj?
Anshul Kamboj was born on December 6, 2000 in Karnal, Haryana. He made his first-class debut for Haryana in February 2022.
Who is the bowler who has taken 10 wickets in Ranji Trophy history?
10/20 – Premangshu Chatterjee (Bengal vs Assam, 1956-57)
10/49 – Anshul Kamboj (Haryana vs Kerala, 2024-25)
10/78 – Pradeep Sundaram (Rajasthan vs Vidarbha, 1985-86)
