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Arshad Khan’s record-breaking 6 for 9! Check SMAT best bowling figures list

Kaushik Kashyap

Arshad Khan for MP. [Source - @mp_score_update/instagram]Arshad Khan for MP. [Source - @mp_score_update/instagram]

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has produced some of India’s most explosive T20 bowling performances, with spells that have flipped matches in a matter of overs. From skillful pace bowling to crafty spin, these standout figures showcase bowlers who rose to the moment and delivered unforgettable, game-changing magic on the domestic stage.

In this listicle, we explore the top 5 best bowling performances in a single match in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history.

5. Venkatesh Iyer - 6/20 vs Rajasthan, Rajkot 2022

Venkatesh Iyer starred for MP in the 2022 SMAT season with an all-round masterclass against Rajasthan in Rajkot. After scoring a quick 62 off 31 balls, he returned with the ball to deliver a brilliant 6 for 20, dismantling Rajasthan’s chase. His spell ensured MP’s dominance, and they won the match comfortably by 38 runs.

4. Arzan Nagwaswalla - 6/19 vs Maharashtra, Vadodara 2021

Arzan Nagwaswalla produced a memorable spell in the 2021 SMAT season, taking 6 for 19 against Maharashtra in Vadodara. Defending a below-par total of 158, the Gujarat left-arm seamer delivered his maiden T20 six-wicket haul, striking at crucial moments and breaking Maharashtra’s chase repeatedly. His brilliance bowled them out for 128, sealing a vital win for Gujarat.

4. Swapnil Singh - 6/19 vs Saurashtra, Pune 2015

Swapnil Singh delivered one of the finest T20 bowling spells in 2015, taking 6 for 19 for Baroda against Saurashtra in Pune. Defending just 143, he turned the match after a solid start from Sheldon Jackson and Cheteshwar Pujara. Striking in clusters, he broke the chase’s backbone and triggered a collapse that left Saurashtra 24 runs short.

3. Deepak Punia - 6/14 vs Haryana, Delhi 2015

Deepak Punia produced a stunning spell for Services in the 2015 season, taking 6 for 14 against Haryana in Delhi which stands 4th in this list. Defending a modest 142-run target, he bowled with relentless accuracy, never letting the opposition settle. Striking at crucial moments, Punia dismantled the chase entirely, his sensational four-over burst securing a memorable win for Services.

2. Arzan Nagwaswalla - 6/13 vs Railways, Ranchi 2023

Arzan Nagwaswalla made his second entry on the list of elite SMAT bowling figures with a brilliant 6 for 13 against Railways in Ranchi back in 2023. On a seemingly good wicket to bat, the Gujarat left-arm seamer struck from his very first over and never eased off, producing a record-breaking spell that stood as the tournament’s best at the time. Railways got bowled out for just 149 and Gujarat got home later with ease.

2. Ravi Teja - 6/13 vs Chhattisgarh, Jaipur 2024

Ravi Teja’s standout performance in a stellar 2024 season came with a brilliant 6 for 13 against Chhattisgarh in Jaipur. Bowling first, the Hyderabad speedster ripped through the batting order with pace and precision, dismissing them for just 97. His fiery spell set the tone for the match, which Hyderabad later chased down comfortably with six wickets in hand.

1. Arshad Khan - 6/9 vs Chandigarh, Kolkata 2025

Arshad Khan delivered a sensational spell for Madhya Pradesh with a record-breaking 6 for 9 against Chandigarh at the Jadavpur University ground in Kolkata in the 2025 season. The left-arm pacer struck from his very first ball, taking wickets in bunch and never letting the opponents settle. Chandigarh managed only 134/8, a target MP chased down comfortably with six overs to spare.