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In an unforgettable display of bowling dominance, the 24-year-old Gujaratleft arm off spinner Siddharth Desai disassembled with one hand Uttarakhand‘s batting line-up in their first innings during their ongoing Elite Group B match Ranji Trophy on Thursday
The match, held at the Gujarat College Ground in Ahmedabad, witnessed a remarkable performance by Desai, who took an astonishing 9 wickets in a single innings, leaving the spectators in awe.
Siddharth Desai’s record bowling performance
Desai’s spell was nothing short of extraordinary. In just 15 overs, he claimed 9 wickets, conceding just 36 runs at an economy rate of 2.40. Impressively, he made 5 maidens, further showing his control and accuracy. This remarkable achievement 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 the former Gujarat left-arm spinner Rakesh Dhruvwho had claimed 8 wickets for 31 runs against Rajasthan in 2012.
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9⃣ of the best 🔥
Gujarat’s Siddharth Desai bowled a magnificent 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 exceptional performance is now etched in Ranji Trophy history as the third best bowling figure ever recorded in the competition. First place still belongs Anshul Kambojwho claimed all 10 wickets Haryana against Kerala in November 2024. Also Mumbai Ankeet Chavan he had 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 struggles against Gujarat bowlers
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Uttarakhand were expected to put up a strong performance. However, they were quickly overwhelmed by Gujarat’s formidable bowling attack. Uttarakhand got all out for just 111 runs, with Desai leading the charge and taking 9 wickets. from Gujarat Vishal Jaiswal he also played a supporting role, contributing a single wicket to ensure Uttarakhand’s early collapse.
Despite the onslaught from the Gujarat bowlers, only one batsman from Uttarakhand managed to put up a brave fight. Shashwat Dangwalthe top scorer for Uttarakhand, contributed 35 runs off 49 balls, including 5 fours and 1 six. His innings was a rare bright spot in an otherwise dismal performance for Uttarakhand as he was not out at the end of Uttarakhand’s first innings. With the Gujarat bowlers dominating the first innings, the focus now shifts to Gujarat’s batting.
