Siddharth Desai’s Historic Bowling Spell
Siddharth Desai delivered a spectacular performance during a Ranji Trophy match, taking nine wickets in a single innings against Uttarakhand. His stunning figures of 9-36 set a new record for Gujarat cricket, surpassing Rakesh Vinubhai Dhurv’s previous best of 8-31, achieved in 2012 against Saurashtra.

Uttarakhand Bowled Out for 111 Runs

Uttarakhand’s innings ended in just 30 overs at a total of 111 runs, with Vishal B Jayswal taking the last wicket. Desai’s dominance started in the fifth over, where he dismissed PS Khanduri, Samarth R, and Yuvraj Choudhary in quick succession.

By the 15th over, Desai had already secured a five-wicket haul by trapping Kunal Chandela LBW and clean-bowling Mayank Mishra. He later dismissed opener Avneesh Sudha (30 runs), followed by scalping Aditya Tare, Abhay Negi, and D Dhapola to achieve his incredible nine-wicket haul.

Breaking Records in Gujarat Cricket

Desai’s left-arm orthodox spin has now earned him the best bowling figures in Gujarat’s first-class cricket history. His effort not only brought him individual glory but also helped Gujarat dominate the game.

Anshul Kamboj’s 10-Wicket Feat Also Recognized

In a related achievement, Haryana bowler Anshul Kamboj made headlines in November last year by taking all ten wickets in an innings against Kerala. Kamboj joined an elite group of only six Indian bowlers to accomplish this rare feat in first-class cricket.

Key Takeaways from Siddharth Desai’s Record-Breaking Spell

• 9 wickets in an innings: Best-ever figures for Gujarat cricket (9-36).
• Surpassed previous record: Broke Rakesh Vinubhai Dhurv’s 2012 record of 8-31.
• Uttarakhand dismissed for 111 runs: Gujarat dominated with exceptional bowling.
• Historic performance in Ranji Trophy: A proud moment for Gujarat cricket.