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In an incredible feat, Haryana’s fast bowler Anshul Kamboj has made history by taking all ten wickets in a single innings in the ongoing Ranji Trophy match between Haryana and Kerala at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium. Kamboj becomes only the third Indian in Ranji Trophy history to achieve this rare accomplishment, joining Premansu Chatterjee and Pradeep Sunderam in the record books.
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Kamboj Registers 2nd Best Spell in Ranji Trophy History
Kamboj registered phenomenal figures of 10/49 in his 30.1 overs, the second-best bowling figures in the history of the Ranji Trophy. This achievement places him among the elite, underscoring his skill and consistency. Here’s the list of the best single-innings bowling figures in Ranji Trophy history:
- 10/20 – Premansu Chatterjee, Bengal vs Assam (1956-57)
- 10/49 – Anshul Kamboj, Haryana vs Kerala (2024-25)
- 10/78 – Pradeep Sunderam, Rajasthan vs Vidarbha (1985-86)
Joining Kumble in the Elite 10-Wicket Club
Anshul Kamboj now becomes the sixth Indian bowler in First-Class cricket to take a 10-wicket haul in an innings, placing him alongside legends like Anil Kumble, who famously achieved this against Pakistan in 1999. Here’s a look at the list of all Indian bowlers who have claimed all 10 wickets in an innings in First-Class cricket:
- 10/20 – Premansu Chatterjee, Bengal vs Assam (1956-57)
- 10/46 – Debasis Mohanty, East Zone vs South Zone (2000-01)
- 10/49 – Anshul Kamboj, Haryana vs Kerala (2024-25)
- 10/74 – Anil Kumble, India vs Pakistan (1999)
- 10/78 – Pradeep Sunderam, Rajasthan vs Vidarbha (1985-86)
- 10/78 – Subhash Gupte, Bombay vs Pakistan Combined Services and Bahawalpur XI (1954-55)
Kamboj’s Rise Through the Ranks
The 23-year-old Kamboj has shown consistent growth, recently representing India A in the Emerging Asia Cup. His ten-wicket haul has helped restrict Kerala to just 291 runs, showcasing his talent and adding to his budding reputation as a formidable pacer in the Indian domestic circuit.
