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In an unforgettable display of bowling dominance, the 24-year-old GujaratThe left arm off-spinner Siddharth Desai single-handedly dismantled UttarakhandThe batting lineup of their first innings during their Elite Group B match in progress Ranji Trophy on Thursday.
The match, which was held at the Gujarat College Ground in Ahmedabad, witnessed an extraordinary performance by Desai, who took an astonishing 9 wickets in an innings, leaving the audience in awe.
Siddharth Desai’s record-breaking bowling performance
Desai’s spell was quite extraordinary. In just 15 overs, he took 9 wickets, conceding just 36 runs at an economy rate of 2.40. Remarkably, he bowled 5 maiden overs, further displaying his control and accuracy. This remarkable feat not only led to Uttarakhand’s downfall in their first innings but also set a new benchmark in Gujarat’s Ranji Trophy history. Desai’s figures surpassed the previous record held by Gujarat’s former left-arm off-spinner Rakesh Dhruvwho took 8 wickets for 31 runs against Rajasthan in 2012.
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9⃣ of the best 🔥
Gujarat’s Siddharth Desai produced a brilliant spell of 9⃣/3⃣6⃣ against Uttarakhand in Ahmedabad, registering the best bowling figures in an innings by a Gujarat bowler in #RanjiTrophy @IDFCFIRSTBank
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— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 23, 2025
Desai’s spectacular performance is now etched in Ranji Trophy history as the third best bowling figure recorded in the competition. The top spot is still his Anshul Kambojwho claimed all 10 wickets for Haryana AGAINST Kerala in November 2024. Moreover, in Mumbai Ankeet Chavan Has previously taken 9 wickets for just 23 runs against Punjab in December 2012, but now, Desai’s feat has added a new chapter to the record books.
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Uttarakhand’s struggles against Gujarat’s bowling
Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Uttarakhand are expected to put up a strong performance. However, they were quickly overwhelmed by Gujarat’s formidable bowling attack. Uttarakhand were all out for just 111 runs, with Desai leading the attack and taking 9 wickets. in Gujarat Vishal Jaiswal also played a supporting role, contributing a wicket to ensure Uttarakhand’s early collapse.
Despite the attacks by the Gujarat bowlers, only one Uttarakhand batter put up a valiant fight. Shashwat Dangwalthe highest run-scorer for Uttarakhand, contributed 35 runs in 49 balls, including 5 fours and 1 six. His innings was a rare bright spot in a poor performance for Uttarakhand, as he remained not out in Uttarakhand’s first innings. With the Gujarat bowlers dominating the first innings, the focus now shifted to Gujarat’s batting.
