Vidarbha all-rounder Harsh Dubey set a new all-time record for the most wickets in a single Ranji Trophy season on the third day of the ongoing 2024/25 final between Vidarbha and Kerala. The summit clash is taking place in Nagpur, where both teams are vying for the prestigious title.
Dubey claimed two wickets in the morning session on Day 3, bringing his season tally to 68 and equaling the previous record. Later, in the final session of the day, he dismissed MD Nideesh, surpassing the milestone with 69 wickets.
With 69 wickets, Harsh Dubey now holds the record for the most wickets in a single Ranji Trophy season. The previous record of 68 wickets was set by Bihar’s left-arm spinner Ashutosh Aman in the 2018/19 season.
In the ongoing season, Dubey leads the bowling charts with 69 wickets from 10* matches, averaging 16.98 with a strike rate of 38.17. His impressive performances include three four-wicket hauls and seven five-wicket hauls (stats as of Day 3), making him the highest wicket-taker of the season.
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Vidarbha secure vital 37-run lead over Kerala after Day 3 of Ranji Trophy 2024/25 final
At the end of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy 2024/25 final, Vidarbha held a narrow but significant 37-run lead after dismissing Kerala for 342. With the ball, Darshan Nalkande, Harsh Dubey, and Parth Rekhade each claimed three wickets. For Kerala, Sachin Baby was the top scorer, narrowly missing a century with a well-compiled 98.
Earlier, Vidarbha posted a total of 379 in their first innings, powered by a brilliant century from Danish Malewar. He played a composed knock of 153 off 285 deliveries, striking 15 fours and 3 sixes.
As Day 4 approaches, Kerala face a challenging task of bowling Vidarbha out swiftly to set up a chase. With only two days left in the match, they are under pressure to keep their hopes alive for a maiden Ranji Trophy title.
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