Haryana and Mumbai Indians pacer Anshul Kamboj made headlines on Friday. He became only the third bowler in Ranji Trophy history to take all 10 wickets in an innings. This remarkable feat occurred during a match against Kerala at Chaudhry Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium in Lahli.
Anshul Kamboj Gets 10 Wickets
Kamboj’s bowling was exceptional. He finished with figures of 10 wickets for just 49 runs. His performance helped bundle out Kerala for 291 runs in their first innings. Kamboj entered the day with eight wickets and quickly added to his tally.
In the first over of the morning, he dismissed Basil Thampi for his ninth wicket. He then completed his milestone by taking out Shoun Roger. This performance marked Kamboj’s 50th First-Class wicket, achieved in just his 19th match.
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Record-Breaking Feat
Kamboj is now part of an elite group. He joins Premangshu Mohan Chatterjee and Pradeep Sunderam as the only bowlers to achieve this milestone in Ranji Trophy history.
- Premangshu Mohan Chatterjee: The first bowler to take all 10 wickets in an innings during the 1956-57 season for Bengal against Assam, with figures of 10/20.
- Pradeep Sunderam: Achieved the feat for Rajasthan against Vidarbha in the 1985-86 season, finishing with figures of 10/78.
Kamboj’s achievement is significant as it had not been accomplished in nearly four decades. Kamboj’s achievement places him among legends. Here are some notable best bowling figures in Ranji Trophy history:
| Bowler | Match Details | Figures |
| Premangshu Chatterjee | Bengal v Assam (1956-57) | 10/20 |
| Anshul Kamboj | Haryana v Kerala (2024-25) | 10/49 |
| Pradeep Sunderam | Rajasthan v Vidarbha (1985-86) | 10/78 |
Rising Star of Indian Cricket
Anshul Kamboj has been making waves in domestic cricket recently. He gained attention after representing India A at the ACC Emerging Asia Cup. Earlier this season, he recorded an impressive eight-wicket haul during the Duleep Trophy.
Kamboj’s performance has caught the eye of IPL franchises. He was picked up by the Mumbai Indians for IPL 2024 after a standout domestic season. During the Vijay Hazare Trophy, he was among the leading wicket-takers, claiming 17 wickets over ten matches.
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