Top 5 bowlers with most wickets in a single edition of Ranji Trophy

Published at :March 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Modified at :March 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM

The inaugural edition of the Ranji Trophy was played in 1934.

The Ranji Trophy is India’s premier domestic First-Class (FC) cricket championship. Started in 1934, the tournament is known for its grinding nature and has produced world-class players for India.

The Mumbai Cricket Team has been the most successful in the competition, winning the trophy record 42 times.

One defining feature of the Ranji Trophy is the different conditions players face. Traditionally known for producing spin-friendly pitches, the BCCI has now shifted their focus to green wickets to enhance fast bowling quality in the country.

In this article, we will take a look at top five bowlers with most wickets in a single edition of the Ranji Trophy.

Top five bowlers with most wickets in a single edition of Ranji Trophy:

5. Dodda Ganesh (1998-99) & Kanwaljit Singh (1999-00) – 62 wickets

Karnataka’s Dodda Ganesh and Hyderabad’s Kanwaljit Singh are tied for the fifth spot with 62 wickets. Ganesh achieved it in the 1998-99 season, while Kanwaljit did it in 1999-00 seasons.

Ganesh reached his tally in 11 matches at an average of 26 and helped his team win the trophy by defeating Madhya Pradesh in the final.

Kanwaljit, on the other hand, played 12 matches to pick up 62 wickets. His performance guided Hyderabad to the final, where they lost to Mumbai by 297 runs.

Dodda Ganesh played four tests for India, while Kanwaljit, unfortunately, never got the chance to represent India in international cricket.

4. Bishan Singh Bedi (1974-75) – 64 wickets

Late Bishan Singh Bedi is next on the list for his historic 1974-75 Ranji Trophy campaign, where he took 64 wickets at an average of just 8.53 for Delhi.

Known for the art of deceiving batsmen with flight, Bedi’s heroics helped Delhi reach the semi-finals of the tournament, where they were defeated by Karnataka.

He took 266 wickets for India in 67 tests at an average of 28.60.

3. Jaydev Unadkat (2019-20) – 67 wickets

Left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat starred for Saurashtra in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy season, guiding the team to the title against West Bengal.

Unadkat’s incredible season included 67 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 13.24, with seven five-wicket hauls.

He has so far represented India in four tests, eight ODIs, and 10 T20Is.

2. Ashutosh Aman (2018-19) – 68 wickets

Bihar’s Ashutosh Aman had a memorable Ranji Trophy season in 2018-19. The left-arm spinner was outstanding, taking 68 wickets in seven matches at an average of just 6.48.

Despite his brilliance, which included nine five-wicket hauls and three four-wicket hauls, Bihar failed to reach the knockout round of the tournament.

Aman never got the chance to represent India in international cricket.

1. Harsh Dubey (2024-25) – 69 wickets

Vidarbha’s left arm-spinner Harsh Dubey holds the record of taking the most wickets in a single edition of Ranji Trophy.

Harsh achieved this milestone during the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season. He led the Vidarbha bowling attack, taking 69 wickets in 10 matches.

Dubey played a crucial role in the team’s semi-final clash against Mumbai, picking up a five-wicket haul in the second innings to secure their spot in the final.

(All stats are updated till 28th February 2025)

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